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To raise or not to raise rates? What the BoC must consider Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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To raise or not to raise rates? What the BoC must consider

Speculation on the next move by the Bank of Canada (BoC) suggests a rate hike is possible due to strong economic data. Read: Hike gave Fed “more breathing room,” says analyst In an economics viewpoint report, Desjardins senior economist Jimmy Jean notes that last year Canadian growth surpassed that of the U.S., except in Q2, […]

By Staff |March 20, 2017

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Potential growing pains for Canada’s economy Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Potential growing pains for Canada’s economy

Canadian GDP is expected to grow by 2% in 2017, followed by a slightly firmer 2.1% in 2018, reveals an economics outlook report by RBC. Ontario is expected to lead the way for the first time since 2000, with a growth rate of 2.5%. Two of Canada’s oil-producing provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, will swing back […]

By Staff |March 13, 2017

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Global growth hinges on fiscal stimulus: OECD Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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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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Is Europe next for election shock?

With the Netherlands holding elections next week, followed by France, Germany and Italy soon after, Europe could be the next region in line post-election market shocks. But political risks are probably overstated, says Richard Turnill, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock, in a weekly commentary. For instance, he points to polls suggesting a wide-margin loss […]

By Staff |March 6, 2017

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