Economy

5 economic trends to watch in 2018

BMO economists confidently offer the following five trends to watch in 2018—”confidently” because the economists scored eight out of 10 on their forecasts and stretch calls for 2017. The five trends are listed below, as itemized by BMO chief economist Douglas Porter in an economics report. 1. Alberta bonds will outperform. The province had the […]

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Why millennials won’t be main boon for Canadian housing

Immigration will be a strong driver in the medium to long term

By Staff |December 15, 2017

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BoC warns of risks for clients with mortgages

Housing market keeps central bank governor up at night

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |December 14, 2017

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Canada tops G7 for ease of paying taxes: report

But that position may slide with the federal government's proposed tax changes

By Staff |December 14, 2017

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