Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

GDP grows 3.7% in Q1, revised upward for Q3 and Q4

GDP is now forecasted to be 4.2% in Q3, up from 3.8%

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |May 31, 2017

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More opportunity than risk for Canadian economy

Canada maintains its reputation as a top destination for investment

By Staff |May 30, 2017

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Predictions for Canada’s GDP in Q2

The data offer "mixed momentum"

By Staff |May 29, 2017

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Short-term upside for the loonie: Desjardins

Contrary to the Bank of Canada's goal, the loonie may appreciate in the near term

By Staff |May 26, 2017

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Is housing exposure a risk for portfolios?

While housing risks should be considered, the financial sector is very strong.

May 25, 2017

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Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 0.5%

Rates on hold as Bank cites softness in core inflation and wages

By Staff |May 24, 2017

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Why the bears are wrong about Mexico

Since Donald Trump announced his presidential bid, Mexico has been a volatile topic.

May 23, 2017

4 min read

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The Fed isn’t fazed about Q1’s 0.7% growth

The Federal Reserve is still on track for two rate hikes this year and isn’t worried about the lacklustre growth of Q1, Desjardins says in an economics note. Desjardins says it expects two 25 basis point hikes, one in June and one in September—which are sooner than previously expected. U.S. real GDP came in at […]

By Staff |May 18, 2017

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