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May 22, 2019

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Tensions between the world’s two biggest economies intensified over the last week. The Trump administration more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports and spelled out plans to target the $300 billion worth that aren’t already facing 25% taxes. The Chinese have punched back by upping tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. imports. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Tensions between the world’s two biggest economies intensified over the last week. The Trump administration more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports and spelled out plans to target the $300 billion worth that aren’t already facing 25% taxes. The Chinese have punched back by upping tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. imports. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Get ready for difficult times, Chinese President Xi Jinping warns during trade war

March 12, 2019

Anti-Brexit banners are seen during a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament, ahead of a vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

Anti-Brexit banners are seen during a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament, ahead of a vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

Asian shares subdued, sterling awaits its fate

April 30, 2018

Students from the Beedie School of Business take part in convocation ceremonies at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., in 2015. One economist says that there has begun to be a declining payoff from an expanded education, in which labour productivity hits a natural limit when most of a work force is educated.

Students from the Beedie School of Business take part in convocation ceremonies at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., in 2015. One economist says that there has begun to be a declining payoff from an expanded education, in which labour productivity hits a natural limit when most of a work force is educated.

Economic growth is stalling despite pace of innovations

Ian McGugan

November 22, 2017

Canada’s high personal-tax rate makes it a more expensive place to work for high-skilled, highly paid talent – precisely the kind of people the country is trying to attract.

Canada’s high personal-tax rate makes it a more expensive place to work for high-skilled, highly paid talent – precisely the kind of people the country is trying to attract.

High personal taxes a blemish on Canada’s appeal for international talent

November 2, 2017

Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney takes part in the quarterly inflation report and interest rate decision at the Bank of England in London on November 2, 2017.

Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney takes part in the quarterly inflation report and interest rate decision at the Bank of England in London on November 2, 2017.

Bank of England offers ‘as dovish a hike as you get’

Paul Waldie

September 27, 2017

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz after his speech to the St. John's Board of Trade on September 27, 2017 in St. John's.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz after his speech to the St. John's Board of Trade on September 27, 2017 in St. John's.

With two rate hikes in the bag, BoC still waiting to see rise in inflation

David Parkinson

September 20, 2017

U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, July 31, 2013.

U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, July 31, 2013.

The Federal Reserve embarks on a tricky path back to normal

David Parkinson

September 7, 2017

Konrad Yakabuski

Konrad Yakabuski

analysis

Quebec’s labour shortage risks turning le mini-boom into le bust

September 7, 2017

Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) addresses a press conference following the meeting of the Governing Council in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on September 7, 2017.

Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) addresses a press conference following the meeting of the Governing Council in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on September 7, 2017.

How Trump’s tax plan might be weighing on the ECB

September 6, 2017

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz takes part in a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 12, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz takes part in a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 12, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

The beginning of runaway rate hikes? Don't bet on it

September 3, 2017

Since early May, the Canadian dollar has soared more than 10 per cent against the U.S. greenback, propelled by strong economic data that culminated with growth of 4.5 per cent in the second quarter.

Since early May, the Canadian dollar has soared more than 10 per cent against the U.S. greenback, propelled by strong economic data that culminated with growth of 4.5 per cent in the second quarter.

Loonie’s strength complicates Bank of Canada interest rate decision

September 1, 2017

Eric Reguly

Eric Reguly

The ECB has no easy path out of quantitative easing

August 24, 2017

Is Canada facing a new financial crisis?

August 24, 2017

The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDP) building is seen in Montreal, February 26, 2014.

The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDP) building is seen in Montreal, February 26, 2014.

A decade later, shock of Caisse’s ABCP debacle still lingers

August 23, 2017

David Rosenberg is chief economist with Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. and author of the daily economic newsletter Breakfast with Dave.

David Rosenberg is chief economist with Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. and author of the daily economic newsletter Breakfast with Dave.

Rosenberg: U.S. consumers are spending money in an unlikely place

August 22, 2017

A ship receives its load of oil from the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project's Westeridge loading dock in Burnaby, British Columbia, June 4, 2015.

A ship receives its load of oil from the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project's Westeridge loading dock in Burnaby, British Columbia, June 4, 2015.

analysis

Even if you don’t build pipelines, they will come

August 21, 2017

Research by the UN Environment Program suggested
that
the global market for green trade could exceed $2-trillion by 2020, and this increasingly looks to be a conservative estimate.

Research by the UN Environment Program suggested
that
the global market for green trade could exceed $2-trillion by 2020, and this increasingly looks to be a conservative estimate.

Canada needs to take its green trade to the global market

August 13, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Fewer immigrants isn’t the answer to Trump’s stagnant wage problem

August 11, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Hey, Mr. Trump: Canada can’t fix your trade deficit

Barrie McKenna

August 11, 2017

The U.S. stock market has kept on climbing since Mr. Trump’s election, following a now eight-year upward trend. Fear emerges, however, when one considers how the President might react to a bump.

The U.S. stock market has kept on climbing since Mr. Trump’s election, following a now eight-year upward trend. Fear emerges, however, when one considers how the President might react to a bump.

Despite Trump's ‘fire and fury,’ U.S. economy holds steady

August 9, 2017

Glen Hodgson, senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada

Glen Hodgson, senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada

Canada’s economic growth: is this as good as it gets?

August 8, 2017

The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa.

The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa.

BoC faith in Friedman economic model belies the Canadian reality

July 27, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony recognizing the first responders to the June 14 shooting involving Congressman Scalise, at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 27, 2017.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony recognizing the first responders to the June 14 shooting involving Congressman Scalise, at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 27, 2017.

The consequences of Trump disruption are becoming clearer

July 26, 2017

An artistic rendering of Pacific NorthWest LNG proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal on Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert, B.C.

An artistic rendering of Pacific NorthWest LNG proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal on Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert, B.C.

opinion

British Columbia must move on from LNG. But to what?

David Parkinson

July 21, 2017

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz holds a new conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz holds a new conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Out of step: Low inflation poses hurdle for Bank of Canada

July 19, 2017

A Canadian dollar coin.

A Canadian dollar coin.

Manufacturers build momentum, but face a test as loonie recovers

July 14, 2017

Ian McGugan

Ian McGugan

As interest rates rise, beware the Great Doldrums ahead

July 12, 2017

Flooded homes are seen on May 8 in Rigaud, Que., west of Montreal. Since disasters such as floods are rare, there is often limited awareness of and agreement on the need to thoroughly plan ahead.

Flooded homes are seen on May 8 in Rigaud, Que., west of Montreal. Since disasters such as floods are rare, there is often limited awareness of and agreement on the need to thoroughly plan ahead.

When catastrophe happens: Are we ready?

July 12, 2017

Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins and Governor Stephen Poloz walk to a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday.

Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins and Governor Stephen Poloz walk to a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday.

Rate hike shows BoC balking at its own inflation rules

July 11, 2017

European Council President Donald Tusk (L), Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) and President of Commission Jean-Claude Juncker pose for a picture at the European Council on July 6, 2017 in Brussels.

European Council President Donald Tusk (L), Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) and President of Commission Jean-Claude Juncker pose for a picture at the European Council on July 6, 2017 in Brussels.

Trade deals need an overhaul – why not start with EU-Japan deal?

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