Resource revenues in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland may be lower than forecast in 2017-18
However the IMF trimmed its projection for 2017 to 1.9% growth compared with an earlier forecast of 2%
New report suggests that demographics will be a key drag on advanced country economies
Bond markets could come under pressure
Craig Fehr, principal, investment strategist at Edward Jones, reviews four factors that will influence the pace of economic growth in Canada over the balance of 2017 and the next several years: oil, housing, trade and interest rates.
Most economists expect the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee to raise interest rates at this week’s Fed meeting
Market sees rate hike drawing closer
Broader economic conditions have shown signs of improvement, the central bank says
Think-tank calls for new standards for federally regulated lenders and mortgage insurers
Sébastien Lavoie, chief economist, economic research and strategy, Laurentian Bank Securities, forecasts significant improvement in the Canadian and global energy sectors.