Uncertainty abounds, but 2021 promises opportunities in equities markets
StatsCan's early estimate suggests retailers saw sales fall in December, though, at the height of the holiday shopping season
They fell for a third straight month amid a surge in virus cases
Statistics Canada said Friday the economy lost 63,000 jobs
It's the first time since April that jobs have been shed
Economists expressed cautious optimism for the months ahead at a recent virtual event
Slow vaccine rollout imperils economic recovery prospects, a BMO report says
Amid the uneven effects of Covid-19, sectoral GDP will be a key indicator, according to an S&P report
BMO predicts a strong recovery once the second wave subsides
Low-income households would hurt most in the event of further lockdowns, says rating agency