Economic Indicators

Currency winners and losers for 2017

What to expect for the loonie, greenback, and more.

By Katie Keir |March 7, 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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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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Fed hike on the way, hints Yellen

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled Friday that the Fed will likely resume raising interest rates later this month.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |March 3, 2017

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