Economic Indicators

Economists call for rate cut in response to Covid-19

Slower economic growth is expected

By Mark Burgess |March 2, 2020

4 min read

World economy may shrink because of virus, watchdog says

The OECD has lowered its global growth forecasts by half a percentage point

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |March 2, 2020

2 min read

Mona Fortier on measures to bolster the middle class

The associate finance minister hints at what to expect from the federal budget in an interview with Advisor’s Edge

By Christopher Guly |March 2, 2020

4 min read

Powell says coronavirus poses ‘evolving risks’ to economy

The Fed has pledged to support the economy, but it’s unclear what benefit a rate cut would provide

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |February 28, 2020

3 min read