Growth

Global economy expected to accelerate slightly in 2017

Real GDP expanded by only 2.5% in 2016, and only a slight uptick to 2.8% is expected for 2017, reveals a report by the Conference Board of Canada. Read: Don’t be too bullish on 2017 growth Overall, expect uncertainty to provide headwinds to economic growth, suggests the report, citing the Trump administration and its potential […]

By Staff |February 2, 2017

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Industry

Best source of dividend growth in Canada

Major Canadian banks are positioned for growth in 2017, thanks to a strengthening economy and increased investor optimism.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |January 31, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Heavy week for North American earnings, says analyst

Along with domestic GDP for November and the upcoming Fed meeting, watch for a slew of earnings releases.

By Staff |January 30, 2017

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Economic Indicators

India leads global economy upswing: Scotiabank

The global economy is projected to post its best performance this year since 2014, at 2.3%, reveals Scotiabank’s global outlook report. India is expected to lead the pack with growth of 7.5%, followed by China (6.4%) and Indonesia (5.3%). The GDP of the U.S. is expected to be 2.3%; Canada’s GDP, 2.0%. Read: What investors […]

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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Canadian CEOs confident despite uncertainty

More than a third (38%) of Canadian CEOs are confident of their company’s growth in the next 12 months, reveals PwC’s annual CEO survey. And 79% of that growth is expected to come from the U.S. — despite concerns about the new U.S. administration and its effect on business. Read: Another year of challenges, or […]

By Staff |January 16, 2017

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Canadian firms expect U.S. growth despite uncertainty: BoC

A greater number of Canadian firms expect to benefit from what they anticipate will be stronger post-election growth in the United States, a new Bank of Canada poll suggested Monday. Read: What bank economists say will happen in 2017 However, the central bank’s latest business outlook survey also found that, when it came to exports, […]

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Consumers to drive growth in 2017: RBC

Canada’s economy regained momentum in the second half of 2016 and is poised for sustained growth throughout 2017, reveals an RBC report. GDP growth of 1.3% is expected for 2016, 1.8% for 2017 and 2.1% for 2018. “The Canadian consumer drove growth again in 2016,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist at RBC, […]

By Staff |December 19, 2016

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Nirvana or nowhere? Where the economy is headed

No one can predict the future, but take a look at these potential economic scenarios, courtesy of BMO’s five-year outlook for 2017 to 2022. The most likely scenario (70% probability) is a stable continuation of a U.S.-led global recovery. Emerging markets expand at a faster rate on the back of rebounding commodity prices, and governments […]

By Staff |December 8, 2016

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Growth

Global economy expected to accelerate slightly in 2017

Best source of dividend growth in Canada

Heavy week for North American earnings, says analyst

India leads global economy upswing: Scotiabank

Canadian CEOs confident despite uncertainty

Canadian firms expect U.S. growth despite uncertainty: BoC

Consumers to drive growth in 2017: RBC

Amid trade pressures, Chinese leaders set path for 2017

Answer clients’ questions about Trump and the U.S. economy

Nirvana or nowhere? Where the economy is headed