Shopping strike: the cost of credit is down, but people fear to borrow
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Interest rates in Canada are at the lowest level since the 1960s, but consumers are still not buying high-priced items. The fear of unemployment and higher taxes have kept consumers from taking advantage of the lower rates. However, sales of existing homes increased 4.3% in Jun 1993.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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Return engagements: hot deal-makers of the 1980s stage comebacks
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Garth Drabinsky, Terry Matthews, Allan Markin and Gerald Pencer have achieved much success with their respective employers. The four men previously held executive positions and experienced problems that eventually led to their resignations.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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