Economic Insight

There is no such thing as a millennial middle class

Canadians can be confident Bank of Canada will keep inflation under control, governor says

To avoid a post-pandemic spending spree, don’t make money decisions in a ‘hot’ state of mind

Canadian economy shows resilience during second wave of pandemic

Complacency permeating markets on continued monetary support, IMF warns

China’s Xi Jinping calls for greater role for G20 in global economic governance

Canada’s wholesale sales hit record high in November, manufacturing sales down

IMF chief sees high degree of uncertainty in global outlook

Digital trade top agenda item in pending Canada-U.K. trade talks

World Economic Forum 2021 to be held in Singapore in May

Why Canada has the upper hand in pending U.K. trade talks

Climate change costs taking increasing chunk off Canada’s economic growth, study finds

Pandemic parenting means helping adult kids pay for rent and groceries

Canada economy grows through September, but way forward ‘clouded’

Canadian factory activity accelerates to two-year high in September

U.S. service sector activity slows in August: ISM survey

Euro zone recovery lost momentum in August as economies diverge

Canadian factory sector growth jumps to two-year high in August

Factories worldwide shake off COVID-19 gloom but outlook shaky

Damaged WTO now leaderless as chief Roberto Azevedo steps down

Coastal flooding could hit 20% of world GDP by 2100: study

Boosting marginalized groups key to ‘feminist economic recovery,’ report says

Former Fed leaders Janet Yellen, Ben Bernanke urge more efforts to bolster economy

Global debt hits record high of 331% of GDP in first quarter: IIF report

China’s economy rebounds in second quarter after steep slump

Canada’s wholesale trade down 21.6 per cent in April

IMF says $10-trillion spent to combat pandemic, far more needed

World Bank says coronavirus to shrink 2020 global output by 5.2 per cent

BoC says bid to stabilize markets working but household, business debt ‘amplified’ pressure from pandemic

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