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EU slashes its forecasts for economic growth
Germany, Italy and the Netherlands all saw sizeable downgrades for their growth outlook.
Caterpillar stumbles; China’s slowing growth begins to show
The company is considered an economic bellwether.
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World economy forecast to slow in 2019 amid trade tensions: IMF
The International Monetary Fund cites heightened trade tensions and rising US interest rates.
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.
