U.S. economy isn’t growing fast enough to lower unemployment, Fed says
Massive deficits could lead to fiscal crisis
Some, however, believe 2011 will be a good year, citing potential benefits to many U.S. firms from growth in emerging markets, Europe or Japan; S&P analysts pick IT, industrials and materials as sectors to overweight
U.S. economy forecast to grow 3% in 2011
U.S. government debt that becomes a serious drag on growth would also weigh heavily on the Canadian economy
Modest gains in equities are likely
Stimulus measures should spur consumer and business spending
Minutes reveal increased concern for conditions in the U.S. housing market
Estate tax issue could cause quite a few headaches
Canada has tax treaties that reduce the pain of withheld taxes on foreign holdings, but taking advantage of them can be complex