Economic Insight

Over 300 lawmakers worldwide urge IMF, World Bank to cancel poor countries’ debt

Global airline hit from coronavirus rises to $314-billion: IATA

Canadian dollar seen losing upside momentum over coming year

Bank economists share optimism for 2020, despite international uncertainty

Investors are betting on stable growth again as flurry of acquisitions signal bright future

Less savings, more debt: Inside a multi-decade shift in Canadians’ finances

‘It’s a nightmare’: Zimbabwe struggles with hyperinflation

ECB’s Mario Draghi ignored advice against restarting bond purchases: report

Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, signals chance of easing in October

China’s growth could slip below 6 per cent, analysts warn, as trade war takes toll

U.S., China trade war plunged global growth, says OECD as it slashed forecast

Never mind Brexit, German slowdown is a bigger worry in France

U.S. manufacturing production rebounds; trend still weak

Canada’s manufacturing sales fell 1.3 per cent in July

IMF warns against rate cuts, currency intervention to improve trade balance

U.S. regulators hand Wall Street a major win with stripped-down ‘Volcker Rule’

U.S. housing starts drop in May, masks some signs of improvement

Brazil’s GDP shrinks, economy flirts with another recession

Bank of Canada holds rates but says recent economic slump easing

Strong labour market boosts U.S. consumer confidence

U.S. home sales, manufacturing stumble; labour market strong

Get ready for difficult times, Chinese President Xi Jinping warns during trade war

Asian shares subdued, sterling awaits its fate

Economic growth is stalling despite pace of innovations

High personal taxes a blemish on Canada’s appeal for international talent

Bank of England offers ‘as dovish a hike as you get’

With two rate hikes in the bag, BoC still waiting to see rise in inflation

The Federal Reserve embarks on a tricky path back to normal

Quebec’s labour shortage risks turning le mini-boom into le bust

How Trump’s tax plan might be weighing on the ECB

The beginning of runaway rate hikes? Don't bet on it

Loonie’s strength complicates Bank of Canada interest rate decision