News Government Manufacturing Economy

October 16, 2019  

Fed survey finds US economy hurt by Trump’s trade battles

Manufacturers note rising input costs, often for items hit with new tariffs in the trade war.

News Manufacturing Economy General

July 31, 2019  

Bank of Canada unlikely to follow Fed interest rate cut

Canadian economic growth showing signs of re-emerging after it nearly stalled in late 2018 and early 2019.

News Government Economy

September 26, 2018  

US Fed raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected

Fed may be signalling its resolve to keep raising rates.

News Government Economy

July 30, 2018  

Trump officials predict sustained growth in the US economy

US experienced a 4.1 per cent annual growth rate in Q2 2018, but economists warn it’s unsustainable.

News Government Manufacturing Economy General

June 13, 2018  

Fed raises key rate and sees possible acceleration in hikes

Foresees four rate hikes this year, up from the three it had previously forecast.