Global recovery under way, but likely to be slow
Consumer and business spending will need to drive economic growth
Look for asset classes that can benefit from continued strong growth in Asia
Bank raises 2010 global forecast to 3.8% growth
Easing of financial tensions facilitates the return to growth
Essential that governments focus on helping job seekers
Modest growth projected in 2010:
Performance of bonds, stocks set to be stronger north of the border
Analysts call for Canadian GDP growth of 2.9% in 2010
Fed, Bank of Canada expected to keep interest rates unchanged