Federal deficit higher than expected, but the uncertain future is the bigger worry
Economists say Fitch's rating was driven by forces affecting most economies, not just Canada
Markets are expecting the Bank of Canada to act starting with a rate decision on Wednesday
Seniors have the highest share of mortgages in arrears, Scotiabank notes in a report
If coronavirus is SARS 2.0, direct economic impact will likely be small
European investors lead the charge into Canadian debt
As debt grows, more women are filing for insolvency
Bad weather and inventory adjustments cause Scotia to lower GDP forecasts
Bank lowers economic growth projection for 2013 to 1.5%
Canada's economy to slightly underperform U.S. this year and next