The European Union braces for higher energy prices and a drag on consumption and investment
Higher world oil prices the primary effect for Canadian economy, policy
A growing set of factors may challenge corporate margins in the longer term
Inflation is expected to remain higher than targeted
The former CIBC economist is Desjardins’ new head of macro strategy
Rating agency revises its forecast for 2022
Rate rises to accelerate as Fed pivots on inflation
Outbreaks, bottlenecks expected to slow global growth
Business restrictions, labour shortages to hamper economic activity
However, omicron effects weigh on the outlook