Optimism among professional accountants is at its lowest level since 2016
Investor expectations for total shareholder returns are at historically low levels
For Canada, the IMF's estimate for growth in 2019 was 1.9%, down from an October forecast for 2% growth
Escalation of the U.S./China trade war is the biggest risk
The outlook for Europe has weakened most significantly
The outlook report says Canadian equities look more attractive than they did a year ago
Economists cautiously optimistic despite many risks on the horizon
The return of inflation is a potential threat, requiring inflation-proofing of portfolios
The global economy also faces headwinds
Global economic growth is slowing and becoming less well-balanced