Economic growth outlook remains weak, inflation forecasts moderate
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has stood at 2% since June
Central banks, investors driven to gold by erratic U.S. policy, geopolitical risk
Regulators in Europe, Australia welcoming new leaders
ECB survey finds funding scarcer, firms' profits under pressure
Both economic powers pose challenges for Western nations
Dollar's fall against the euro makes EU goods more expensive in key market
Rivals ramping up competition, but U.S. firms have inherent advantages
The “TACO trade is still clearly very much in play": Harbourfront Wealth's CIO
Uncertainty, trade tensions, downside risks to weigh on growth this year