Economy

A rate cut is on the table

A rare statement from Stephen Poloz.

By Simon Doyle |January 18, 2017

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PIMCO strategist says China headed for ‘marked slowdown’

A “marked slowdown” in Chinese economic growth appears inevitable by the second quarter of this year, with negative effects for both Asian and Latin American emerging markets, says a senior PIMCO strategist. Gene Frieda, London-based executive vice-president and global strategist for the bond trader, says in a market commentary that a slowdown in growth “already […]

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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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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What investors should expect for 2017

Canadians can look forward to firmer and more geographically balanced growth in 2017, says CIBC report. But there are also risks to monitor.

By Staff |January 17, 2017

3 min read