Brighter view for advanced economies; Canada poised for 2.2% growth in 2014
Unemployment is also expected to continue to improve, falling to 6.7%
Companies remain concerned about weak demand
The loonie is forecast to weaken in the first half of the year before recovering
Global economic activity is showing signs of building momentum
Craig Fehr, Canadian market strategist for Edward Jones, highlights several trends leading to growth and increasing stability in 2014. Fehr runs through economic indicators impacting markets in the U.S., Canada and globally. He spoke at the TMX Broadcast Center in Toronto.
Doug Porter lists five ‘fearless’ predictions for 2014
Quebec will lag national growth rate
Mid-single digit returns forecast for Canadian and U.S. equity markets in 2014
Expansion of the U.S. economy should help Canadian exporters