2018 outlook: Seven key predictions
Craig Fehr, principal, investment strategist at Edward Jones, outlines seven key predictions for Canadian and international financial markets in 2018.
- By: Craig Fehr
- December 14, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 12:20
Craig Fehr, principal, investment strategist at Edward Jones, outlines seven key predictions for Canadian and international financial markets in 2018.
Middle- and low-income households saw stagnated income growth or declines
Economists expect Canada to begin cutting interest rates before the U.S.
Mortgage borrowing accelerates, while other sources of debt growth slow
While financial advisors are still subject to the rules, the budget change could undermine lawyers Charter challenge of the regime
PBO said the costs to administer the UHT could "significantly reduce" revenue generated
Risk of a trade war, inflation, higher interest rates accompanies U.S. vote
The result will be greater creativity and resilience