North American revenues and margins expected to grow even as recession looms
Chief economist says it's "too early to celebrate"
Demographics are boosting growth, but the rate outlook remains unchanged
Wage gains may cut into profit margins, hitting stocks in the second half of the year
Poorer households hit harder by economic and financial conditions
Continuing cost pressures, rate hikes pushing companies toward default
Commodity demand boosted by China, resilient global economy
Led by India, EM expected to gain upper hand in global equity market capitalization, Goldman Sachs says
Rating agency revises forecast for housing market in Canada, among others
Rising loan losses, growing expenses eating into banks' bottom lines