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Leading Economic Indicator

Philip Cross

Canada’s economy posts tepid, narrowly-based growth: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (September 3, 2020): For the first time since February, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading Economic Indicator posted positive growth, suggesting that the economy...

 

September 3, 2020 at 8:22 pm read more
Philip Cross

Canada’s economy continues to feel the effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (August 6, 2020): According to the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading Economic Indicator (LEI), the Canadian economy continues to slowdown, despite a deceleration in...

 

August 6, 2020 at 7:46 pm read more
Philip Cross

Canada’s economic freefall might be over, but the recession is far from done: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (July 13, 2020): Canada’s economy has continued its downward slide, with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s leading economic indicator dropping by yet another 1.9...

 

July 13, 2020 at 7:45 pm read more

Fighting COVID-19 is Not Like Fighting a War: Quarterly Economic Report by Philip Cross

OTTAWA, ON (June 29, 2020): Government deficits are on track to reach $400 billion just as the Canadian economy has been brought to...

 

June 29, 2020 at 4:37 pm read more
Philip Cross

Worse than a Recession, Canada’s Economy is headed toward Freefall: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (May 5, 2020) As Canada’s economy begins to feel the pressure from COVID-19, global economic downturn, and strict lockdown measures, the...

 

May 5, 2020 at 5:46 pm read more
Philip Cross

Canada’s economy is staring down its greatest challenge yet: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (April 3, 2020): Canada’s economic trendline has continued its deceleration according to the latest update of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading Economic...

 

April 3, 2020 at 2:43 pm read more

Domestic Economic Problems Leave Canada Exposed to Coronavirus Risks: Cross Quarterly Economic Report

OTTAWA, ON (March 11, 2020): With the COVID-19 (or “coronavirus”) outbreak hampering the global economy, it is tempting to blame Canada’s economic woes...

 

March 11, 2020 at 2:35 pm read more
Philip Cross

With storm clouds on the horizon, Canada’s economy points to slow growth: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (March 3, 2020): With growing warning signs in the global economy, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s latest Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) update continues...

 

March 3, 2020 at 4:47 pm read more
Philip Cross

Slow Growth Remains on the Horizon for Canada: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator

OTTAWA, ON (February 5, 2020): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) is once again pointing to slow growth on the horizon for...

 

February 5, 2020 at 4:59 pm read more

Soaring debt puts Canada’s sluggish economy at risk: Cross Quarterly Economic Report

OTTAWA, ON (January 29, 2020) As the economy continues to trudge along with persistently slow economic growth, there are worrying signs that Canada’s...

 

January 29, 2020 at 5:58 pm read more
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    Canada’s economy posts tepid, narrowly-based growth: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator

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    It is not at all clear that raising inflationary expectations is the way to grow the economy. What’s really required is smarter fiscal...

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    Perhaps the bank’s focus on short-term problems in the CPI is enough for its two per cent target for annual inflation, but it...

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