Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Global economy to grow at steady pace: report

There's a 60% likelihood that the global economy will continue to grow at a steady pace with modest inflation.

By Staff |November 21, 2017

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More to U.S. corporates than interest rates

Rising rates are less important to corporate bonds than potential tax reforms

November 21, 2017

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Why Alberta’s economy is gaining momentum

The boons and headwinds for Alberta going into 2018

By Staff |November 20, 2017

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Prepare for price increases: economists

Your clients might find it tough to stick to their cash-flow plans in the coming months. That’s because prices could be on the rise. Read: Your guide to inflation-proofing clients’ lives In fact, clients might already find themselves doing double takes at the grocer’s till. If so, they’re not the only ones taking note of […]

By Staff |November 20, 2017

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Loonie and dollar face headwinds

It’s been a great year for the loonie. In fact, “over the past six months, the C$ has been the best performing major currency,” note CIBC economists Andrew Grantham and Royce Mendes in a weekly economics report. The loonie’s strength coincides with Canada’s hot GDP streak. However, Canada’s growth is slowing, while that of other […]

By Staff |November 20, 2017

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Interest rates likely on hold until April: CIBC

The Bank of Canada will wait until at least April to change interest rates, allowing it some time to watch NAFTA negotiations and digest Q4 GDP data before making another move, a report from CIBC Capital Markets says. The BoC maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1% on Oct. 25, saying it expects […]

By Staff |November 16, 2017

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Are oil prices on the rise?

Last week, the WTI benchmark rose $2 to more than US$57 per barrel — its highest level since mid-2015. Read: Markets hitting highs? Don’t panic While OPEC and other contributing non-OPEC members plan to extend oil production cuts through 2018, last week’s price increase was attributable to a crackdown on corruption in Saudi Arabia, as […]

By Staff |November 13, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Global economy to grow at steady pace: report

More to U.S. corporates than interest rates

Why Alberta’s economy is gaining momentum

Prepare for price increases: economists

Loonie and dollar face headwinds

What muted inflation for October means

Interest rates likely on hold until April: CIBC

Higher food costs push up U.S. wholesale prices

Longer low for bond yields

Are oil prices on the rise?