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Costs of protectionism are steep, says BoC’s Poloz Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Costs of protectionism are steep, says BoC’s Poloz

In a speech, Poloz lists three ingredients that have helped Canada progress and grow. Protectionism isn't one of them.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 28, 2017

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Strong GDP, employment data could buoy loonie Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Strong GDP, employment data could buoy loonie

Last week, the Canadian dollar held steady versus the greenback. Will that continue?

By Staff |March 27, 2017

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Global growth hinges on fiscal stimulus: OECD

Global economic growth is expected to pick up modestly in 2018, but there are hurdles.

By Staff |March 7, 2017

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Emerging markets to dominate world economy by 2050: PwC Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Emerging markets to dominate world economy by 2050: PwC

By 2050, six of the seven largest economies will be emerging market economies–with China, India and Indonesia leading the way, reveals a global economic outlook report by management consultancy firm PwC. “Emerging economies such as Mexico and Indonesia are likely to be larger than the U.K. and France,” says the report, “while Pakistan and Egypt […]

By Staff |February 9, 2017

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