Economist says the United States will more than make up for whatever is lost in the rest of the world
Cities in Central and Eastern Canada won’t do nearly as well
A soft landing in China and signs of a U.S. recovery bode well for equities towards the end of the year
The majority of respondents to a survey released by the Economic Club of Canada believe the country is already in a mild recession
Strong corporate balance sheets bode well for stocks; Gold expected to reach US$2,500
U.S. economy is picking up; Canada’s expansion continues in fits and starts
Threats to growth include the financial market turmoil in Europe and rising household indebtedness
One of the biggest concerns is the condominium market
Housing sector will cool down as housing affordability becomes more of a challenge