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B of C expected to hold interest rate as economic clouds gather
Lower growth prospects expected to reinforce Poloz’s strategy of moving very gradually on increases to overnight rate.
US factories grew more slowly in October
Trade disputes are taking a toll.
Abe to bring business leaders to Beijing amid US trade spat
China is Japan’s biggest trade partner.
Shopify opens first brick and mortar spot with goal of helping entrepreneurs
Los Angeles location will host workshops, talks and offer merchant support.
Canada can avoid offending US by pursuing sectoral trade with China: report
USMCA provision may have been attempt by US to single out China.
May GDP shows 0.5% growth, beats expectations for 0.1%
Manufacturing shows gains, oil and gas sector led the way with a 2.5% increase.
World economy likely to grow 3.9% this year: IMF
But the proliferation trade conflicts has raised the risk of worse outcomes.
EU cuts growth forecasts amid global trade war fears
It also reduced its forecast for the 19-country eurozone.
Statistics Canada says the pace of economic growth slowed in first quarter
Economy grew at annualized pace of 1.3 per cent in Q1 2018, compared to 1.7 per cent in Q4 2017.
Economy expands 1.7% in Q4 to cap off 2017 at 3% GDP
Growth in the fourth quarter was driven by a 2.3% increase in business investment.
Manufacturing helped boost economic growth in November: Statistics Canada
Sector gained 1.8%, the largest monthly increase since February 2014.
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US protectionism concerns otherwise optimistic Canadian manufacturers
PLANT Manufacturers’ Outlook 2018 study shows they’re expecting business to be good, will invest in growth.
World Bank predicts solid 3.1% global growth in 2018
Also forecasting solid growth of 3% in 2019 and 2.9% in 2020 after 3% expansion in 2017
Enbridge reports $765M Q3 profit, revenue up from year ago
Largest drivers of growth were the natural gas, liquids and utility assets acquired in its Spectra Energy takeover.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 1% as country’s powerful growth broadens
Loonie jumps more than a cent to over 82 cents US, up 14% from a low of roughly 73 cents in April.
