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Ranking Canada's regions

Posted on May 16, 2013

International trade will be a key growth driver for the Canadian economy this year and next. However, the distribution of export growth in Canada's provinces is anything but even.

Gearing up for growth

Posted on April 25, 2013

Shaking off the memories of recent growth crashes – some as spectacular as they get – will be tough. But as the race begins and the adrenaline kicks in, economies may even surprise themselves with their speed.

The Power of Mo

Posted on April 18, 2013

She’s a silent but influential force in the forecasting world. Momentum routinely governs views of the world, but its undercurrents also exert a lot of unseen influence.

What’s Asia’s bellwether economy saying?

Posted on March 14, 2013

Just when the western world was worried about a serious double-dip recession, the unthinkable happened: Asia faltered.

Mexico's Resilience

Posted on January 24, 2013

Few economies escaped the global slowdown in the summer of 2012. Mexico was a rare and notable exception.

Eurocrisis: method in the madness?

Posted on December 6, 2012

Good news is getting more airplay these days. It’s a great relief, following years of gloom, and this time, perception seems well-anchored in actual data.

No jobs, no housing recovery, right? wrong!

Posted on November 29, 2012

Housing markets are on a tear south of the border.

Asia needs global trade needs Asia

Posted on October 25, 2012

Weakness in the developing world has had an ugly recent effect: vibrant Asian economies wilted over the summer months, and now face a less certain path in the months ahead.

Austerity and economic potential

Posted on October 18, 2012

Among the top topics in the global economy’s four-year funk is public finance.