Trade tensions loom over sample of financial sector economic forecasts
Deteriorating government finances could weigh on sovereign in medium term
The U.S. Federal Reserve, other central banks are juggling duelling priorities
Job market, social fabric facing further stress from shuttered U.S. government
Recent data boosts 2025 outlooks, longer-term expectations unchanged
Economists expect second consecutive cut to shore up weakening economy
Looming slowdown, trade uncertainty, hidden risks cloud credit picture
Lower-income households have greater inflation fears
Economist warns Canada ought not to take its strong global credit rating for granted
Central bank governor Tiff Macklem points to reduced uncertainty around U.S. tariffs