Russia’s economy is tanking, but that Putin sure is swell
Putin’s high popularity rating in Russia is a testament to his charisma and the willingness of people there to buy into conspiracy theories
Economy
Oil sands cost inflation coming back to bite us now
Rising oil prices since the early 2000s have hidden a lot of sins in the oil sands
Take a break from watching Russia – and turn your eyes to the Fed
Your financial and economic news for December 17
Beware the bouncing ruble, as oil drops below $55
Your financial and economic news for December 16
Why B.C. desperately wants to fill your stocking with coal
Coal, a major B.C. export, suffers from a global glut and falling prices. Sound familiar?
Will Metro Vancouver voters agree to higher taxes for transit?
Residents will vote this Spring on a new transit package, funded by a half point increase in the provincial sales tax
Households are deep in debt, but by how much?
Your financial and economic news for December 15
Talisman Energy, from bust to boom to bust
Talisman was born out of the wreckage of one oil price collapse, and may disappear as an independent company amid the ruins of another
How low can oil go?
Your financial and economic news for December 12
Dodge’s new muscle car: Hellcat on wheels
It seats five, can hit 328 km/h and doesn’t have a business case to speak of. But Dodge’s muscle car may be a stroke of marketing genius.