Manitoba Chamber of Commerce warns on NDP budget
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce urges restraint ahead of the NDP budget to be delivered April 22 by Finance Minister Greg Selinger. MCC President Graham Starmer says the group’s 10 000 members want a competitive business climate and criticizes rising expenditures and heavy reliance on Rainy Day funds and Hydro for balance. The piece notes election timing, party standings, and health care concerns as priority issues.
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War Ends, Iraq Victory Reshapes Markets and Confidence
A reflection on the Iraq war as Baghdad fell in 18 days, boosting oil and gold trends, signaling a potential end to a bear market in financial assets and a bull run for real assets. The piece stresses economic recovery, consumer spending, and the need for diversification as markets recalibrate after a swift decisive victory. It highlights US global dominance, rising confidence, and the shift from fear to spending in a reopened economic cycle.
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