Canada’s GDP growth expected to slow to 1.6% in 2019
Escalation of U.S.-China trade war is a concern of economists
Trade worries, elevated oil prices and tighter financial conditions are already weighing on economic activity in many major emerging markets
An outright recession is possible if trade tensions turn into a global trade war
Prospects for continued global growth are looking a bit gloomier
The group of global financial sector policy-makers’ new annual report stressed the need for critical structural reforms to keep the global economy churning
Mixed outlook for interest rates
Trade tensions have risen significantly
The late 2020 or early 2021 downturn will be “relatively mild”
Business leaders keen to adapt to technological advancements that are disrupting many industries