Growth

How a Trump presidency impacts REITs

Trump’s agenda of infrastructure and defense spending, lower corporate and personal taxes, and less financial regulation could result in significant fiscal stimulus, says Corrado Russo, director and portfolio manager at Timbercreek Asset Management, in published commentary. That could lead to renewed GDP growth, more jobs and better longer-term productivity. Also, Trump’s pro-growth, pro-inflationary policies will […]

By Staff |November 28, 2016

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Industry

Financial services lead employment and GDP

The financial services sector has been a strong source of growth for the Canadian economy over the past decade. Beyond providing jobs and generating GDP, the sector also facilitates growth for other businesses in the economy, reveals a Conference Board of Canada report. “Financial institutions provide consumers and businesses access to a diverse array of […]

By Staff |November 24, 2016

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Economic Indicators

How geopolitics is affecting emerging markets

Developed markets are decelerating—despite years of central banks trying to boost these economies through quantitative easing and monetary policy—but emerging markets are growing.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 15, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Vancouver holds on to top spot in economic growth

Vancouver will be the fastest growing metropolitan economy in the country this year and next, according to a report by the Conference Board of Canada. Meanwhile, Victoria is poised to expand at its fastest rate this year since 2007. “While Vancouver’s economy is forecast to slow next year, partly due to federal and provincial government […]

By Staff |November 14, 2016

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3 ways to lift Canada’s growth

The Trudeau government’s team of economic advisers has presented growth-lifting recommendations; they focus on immigration, infrastructure and investment strategies.

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Deficit to increase, says TD report

Canadians can expect to see larger and more persistent federal budget deficits, says a report from TD Economics. The major culprit? Slow economic growth, which is worse now than when the budget was released in March. Read: Canadian economy more vulnerable than in 2007-2008 Highlights of the report: Read: Quebec’s public sector debt growing rapidly: […]

By Staff |October 13, 2016

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What the BoC thinks of Morneau’s new housing measures

The BoC says the Trudeau government’s measures to cool hot housing markets in Vancouver and Toronto will help reduce risks to the financial system. “We are mindful that low interest rates can lead to a buildup in financial vulnerabilities,” Carolyn Wilkins, BoC senior deputy governor, said in a speech at the Université du Québec à […]

By Staff |October 6, 2016

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Lacklustre Canadian growth expected

The drop in oil prices has toned down expectations for the Canadian economy, says a Russell Investments global market outlook update. With valuations stretched and no additional support anticipated from monetary policy, the expectation is that Canadian equity, a top performer among developed markets globally this year, is due for a pause. “We believe that […]

By Staff |October 3, 2016

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Growth

How a Trump presidency impacts REITs

Financial services lead employment and GDP

How geopolitics is affecting emerging markets

Vancouver holds on to top spot in economic growth

What to expect from Morneau’s fall economic update

3 ways to lift Canada’s growth

Deficit to increase, says TD report

What the BoC thinks of Morneau’s new housing measures

Lacklustre Canadian growth expected

Adapt to lower growth and returns, says BoC’s Wilkins