recovery
Economy to grow in 2021, if there isn’t another national shutdown
Outlook is at the optimistic range of the Bank of Canada’s most recent estimates.
Canada’s economic recovery needs a small business rebound
RBC releases a five-point plan to help small business pivot to a post-pandemic economy.
Virus pummels global economy, jobs even without second wave
Best-case scenario with no second wave of infections, OECD forecasts a global drop in economic output of 6% this year, and a rise of 2.8% next year.
Actions Canadian business leaders should consider to manage COVID-19
Look at reduced demand for exports, supply chain disruptions, adverse domestic spending and financial liquidity constraints.
Canada set to reap the benefits of a US recovery
Alberta will continue to drive Canadian growth, while Ontario will stage a comeback.
Germany lowers 2013 growth forecast, but says recovery is starting
Lingering recession in the 17-nation eurozone and cold weather dragged down growth earlier this year.
Eurozone industrial output slips for 3rd consecutive month
Decline raises fears that a recession continued into the final months of 2012.
China’s trade rebounds, exports jump 14%
Recovery is still shaky and will be too weak to drive a global rebound without a turnaround in the US and Europe.
Budget fights threaten US growth, hiring
Americans are expected to buy more this year, which will help boost US manufacturing output.
Prime minister cautions unforeseen consequences if US falls off fiscal cliff
Harper tells business forum US won’t reach economic heights from a decade ago.
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Automakers hedging on pickups as home prices rise
Chrysler’s adding 1,200 jobs at truck and engine plants, while Ford and GM introduce new models
Factory output spurs Chinese economic growth
Indicates possible economic recovery as Communist party readies to install new leadership.
Onshoring leads US manufacturing job surge: TD Economics
More than half a million jobs have come back to the US, but they’re not the same as they were.
Entrepreneurs’ investment intentions on the upswing
BDC survey suggests SMEs will invest in major machinery and equipment, HR, working capital and IT to boost productivity.
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CAW reaches four-year deal with Ford
CAW president Lewenza says the union will ask Chrysler and GM to accept the deal as a pattern settlement.
