
White House insists ‘fundamentals’ of US economy are strong
…but a new survey shows a majority of economists expect a downturn to hit by 2021 at the latest.
Economists see no gain, no loss from NAFTA renegotiation: survey
Highlights of those surveyed, 34% identify a positive impact, 33% no impact, 20% slight harm, 7% major or moderate harm.
Oliver meets with business leaders, economists in Quebec
Finance minister will be looking for ideas on job creation and feedback on the Conservative’s current fiscal plan.
US corporate economists see growing economy in 2014
NABE survey results show less optimism about hiring, only 16% of firms raising wages.
Stunning retail sales point to stronger economic growth: economists
The big contributor was motor vehicle and parts dealers, which saw sales pick up 4.3%.
US economists optimistic about year ahead
Survey suggests economists confident US GDP growth will reach up to 4% in 2013.
Fiscal cliff: US economy would withstand a brief fall
Impact would be gradual, and taxes would be repealed if agreement came shortly after Jan.1.

25 years of US free trade: Win or loss?
Not all agree it has been a success story.
US economists more optimistic about growth
The US economy is improving faster than economists had expected. They now foresee slightly stronger growth and hiring than they did two months earlier.
OPINION: Alberta's employment picture is starting to improve
It’s always fine for economists to say the recession…