Economic Indicators

Canada’s economy slowed to 0.3% in Q4

Economic Indicators

Canada’s economy slowed to 0.3% in Q4

The poor showing comes just days ahead of the next rate announcement by the Bank of Canada

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |February 28, 2020

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U.S. consumers’ incomes surged in January, but spending dipped

Economic Indicators

U.S. consumers’ incomes surged in January, but spending dipped

Consumer spending increased 0.2% last month

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

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Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Despite Q4 growth, U.S. economists downgrade forecasts

The U.S. economy grew by 2.1% in Q4, but growth in the current quarter will likely be depressed by the coronavirus

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |February 27, 2020

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Report sounds alarm over softer mortgage stress tests

Economic Indicators

Report sounds alarm over softer mortgage stress tests

Fitch says changes to the stress test could raise credit risks for banks

By James Langton |February 26, 2020

1 min read