Data suggest monthly GDP reader could come in stronger than expected
Regained momentum in developed economies
Stronger business sentiment overshadowed by external headwinds
Expectations for hiring positive
December growth revised higher
New indicator points to 8% growth in business investment
Eighth consecutive increase as economy appears to be picking up steam
Positive change in momentum in the OECD as a whole
Exports and imports both dipped
This is the first time since 2006 that productivity has grown faster in Canada than in the U.S.