The PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) decreased 3% to 113.9 in June 2016 from 117.7 in May 2016. Compared to June 2015, the index is down 16%. read more

AUG 16, 2016 - 6:46 am

The June release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet SBLI increased to 138.9 from 131.1 in May, illustrating the largest monthly increase in the SBLI since February 2016. However, the index is down 5% compared to June 2015. read more

AUG 5, 2016 - 6:47 am

The latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index showed the highest optimism reading since January 2015. read more

AUG 4, 2016 - 6:16 am

According to the ISM’s latest report on non-manufacturing, economic activity in the sector grew in July for the 78th consecutive month. read more

AUG 4, 2016 - 6:00 am

According to the latest manufacturing report from the ISM, economic activity in the sector expanded in July for the fifth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 86th consecutive month. read more

AUG 2, 2016 - 6:53 am

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, new orders for manufactured durable goods in June decreased $9.3 billion or 4.0% to $219.8 billion. This decrease, down two consecutive months, followed a 2.8% May decrease. read more

AUG 1, 2016 - 8:04 am

A report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed the creation of 16,000 financial jobs for the month of June, a marginal increase of 0.19% over gains made in May. read more

AUG 1, 2016 - 7:36 am

At their most recent meeting, Federal Reserve policy makers said they expect economic conditions will evolve in a manner that will warrant only gradual increases in the fed funds rate. read more

JUL 28, 2016 - 7:34 am

According to the most recent Beige Book from the Federal Reserve, economic activity continued to expand at a modest pace across most regions from mid-May to the end of June. read more

JUL 25, 2016 - 7:06 am

According to the most recent report from the ISM, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the fourth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 85th consecutive month. read more

JUL 6, 2016 - 7:17 am

The May 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) decreased by 1% in May, falling to 128.6 from the 129.5 April reading. It marks the third consecutive month of decrease. read more

JUL 1, 2016 - 6:41 am

According to the Commerce Department, real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2016, up from the previous estimate of 0.8%. read more

JUN 29, 2016 - 6:52 am

Following two consecutive monthly increases, new orders for manufactured durable goods in May decreased $5.3 billion, or 2.2%, to $230.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more

JUN 27, 2016 - 6:51 am

The ELFA Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed overall new business volume for May was $6.8 billion, down 7% year/year. Year-to-date new business volume decreased 9% compared to 2015. read more

JUN 23, 2016 - 7:59 am

Federal Reserve head Janet Yellen said the committee expects the fed funds rate to remain below the levels expected for some time because of ‘headwinds.’ read more

JUN 22, 2016 - 8:01 am