Canadian Outlook

Letting the Dominoes Fall

The Canadian economy is inching toward a more stable and healthy growth path. Interest rates began their much-anticipated descent in June, and two additional 25-basis-point cuts have been announced since. Meanwhile, inflation finally reached the Bank of Canada’s 2.0 per cent target in August, signalling better days for consumers and businesses.

October 10, 2024  •  24-min read

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Canada’s Five-year Outlooks

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Business Investment

Better Days Ahead for Business Investment

November 5, 2024  •  8-min read

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Energy

Opportunities and Obstacles

November 5, 2024  •  8-min read

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Financial Markets

Slow Monetary Easing Expected

November 18, 2024  •  10-min read

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Government

Juggling Priorities

November 6, 2024  •  8-min read

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Household Consumption

Slower Population Growth Softens Spending

November 28, 2024  •  10-min read

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Household Income and Employment

Muted Momentum

November 11, 2024  •  10-min read

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Housing

Canada’s Housing Conundrum

November 18, 2024  •  8-min read

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Industry Trends

Prospects for Most Industries to Improve in 2025

November 28, 2024  •  13-min read

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International Trade

Two-Way Trade Picks Up Steam in 2025

November 7, 2024  •  10-min read

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Stirring the Pot

The public thirsts for the economy to return to normal—and indeed, prices and interest rates have begun moving in that direction. Normality, however, will be an elusive concept. Although our baseline forecast brings economic growth back to rates similar to those of a decade ago, the drivers—and the risks ahead—will be different.

June 27, 2024  •  22-min read

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Business Investment

Bright Spots Will Take Time to Shine

July 18, 2024  •  16-min read

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Energy

Short-Term Growth and Future Challenges

July 22, 2024  • 10-min read

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Financial Markets

Rate Cuts are Coming

July 29, 2024  •  11-min read

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Government

No Balance in Sight

July 25, 2024  •  10-min read

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Household Consumption

Balancing Optimism and Prudence

July 22, 2024  •  11-min read

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Household Income and Employment

Rebalancing Act

July 18, 2024  •  10-min read

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Housing

Housing Help Wanted

July 25, 2024  •  11-min read

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Industry Trends

Industries Continue on Moderate Growth Path in 2024

July 25, 2024  •  12-min read

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International Trade

Trade Winds Soften

July 22, 2024  •  12-min read

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