One year after subprime crash, risks remain elevated
70% chance of a “soft landing” for North American economy
Soaring energy prices mask shortfalls in other sectors
New survey reveals mid-year market outlook
Area’s economy still enjoys solid underpinnings, says BMO Capital Markets
Consumer confidence is at its lowest level since the early 1990s
Canadian dollar likely to appreciate
Central bank likely to keep rates on hold, economists say
Tighter monetary policy required in many emerging economies
Morgan Stanley economists see increasing downside risks to the U.S. economy, and say the U.S. Federal Reserve Board will likely be unable to raise rates to combat inflation as a result.“Despite a rescue package from the Treasury and the Fed, ongoing losses in mortgages and uncertainty about the ability of the housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) […]