IMF raises outlook for Canadian economy
The update for Canada came as the IMF also increased its outlook for global economic growth
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2018 March 23, 2019
- 10:55
The update for Canada came as the IMF also increased its outlook for global economic growth
The food, beverage and tobacco subsector led the increase
Sentiment on Canada’s developing cannabis industry is increasing significantly
Wall St. pulls back; loonie slides lower
The hikes follow a move by the Bank of Canada to boost its key short-term rate
Dow soars past 26,000
The central bank's target for the overnight rate now sits at 1.25%
The greatest risk, according to the World Economic Forum report, is the environment
Many economists expect the central bank to raise the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%
U.S. markets reverse earlier gains
Forecasters are expecting the federal budget to show smaller deficit
The changes aim to promote market making in less liquid securities
OCGC will invest funds focused on information and communications technology, cleantech and life sciences
Business owners expect to increase their investments by 3% this year to $140.5 billion
The exchanges welcomed 127 new corporate listings and more than 100 new ETFs
Loonie advances; U.S. markets closed
Interest rate hike, new mortgage rules may trigger real estate market slowdown
U.S. markets reach record highs for second consecutive day
The federal finance minister credits the government’s economic agenda for the economy’s super-charged performance over the last year
With domestic growth fueling inflation, Scotiabank predicts the Bank of Canada will increase rates three times this year
The 0.1% gain followed a sharper 0.4% increase in November
Canadian dollar heads lower
Strong performance predicted for Canada and the United States
GLC continues to favour equities over fixed income
The bank will announce its upcoming target on Jan. 17