Economic Indicators

What to watch as geopolitical risk rises

Economic Indicators

What to watch as geopolitical risk rises

National Bank's chief economist offers his forecast for markets and the economy

October 18, 2019

2 min read

Regulatory changes could help financial sector contribute to productivity growth, report says

Economic Indicators

Regulatory changes could help financial sector contribute to productivity growth, report says

C.D. Howe calls for more regulatory barriers to be removed

By Maddie Johnson |October 16, 2019

2 min read

Low gas prices continue to weigh on inflation

Economic Indicators

Low gas prices continue to weigh on inflation

Inflation has hovered at 1.9% or above for the past seven months

By Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press |October 16, 2019

3 min read

U.S. retail sales slip in September

Economic Indicators

U.S. retail sales slip in September

It was the first decline since a 0.5% drop in February

October 16, 2019

2 min read