Recession

• The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges

  The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.

  Economy

  Apr 17
  
• Wall Street sees worst day since 2020 as markets reel from Trump’s tariffs

  Stock markets fell sharply worldwide, especially in the U.S., after President Donald Trump enacted aggressive tariff measures as part of his broader trade war.

  Economy

  Apr 3
  
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• Trump’s tariffs ‘worth it’ even if they lead to U.S. recession: Lutnick

  Howard Lutnick said in an interview that he doesn't expect a recession to occur, despite a growing number of U.S. economists raising concerns.

  Economy

  Mar 13
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• Half of Canadians, Americans think their countries are in recession: poll

  The results of the Leger survey suggest that Canadian and Americans hold many similar views on the state of the economy and their personal financial status.

  Economy

  Feb 22
• More than half of Canadians concerned of potential recession: survey

  The online survey also found 48 per cent of those surveyed believed the economy will weaken over the next 12 months, while 19 per cent expect it to improve.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• The ‘vibecession’ could end next year, BMO forecasts

  In a brief note from a BMO economist, the bank suggests signs of a rebounding economy could lead to the so-called 'vibecession' ending in 2025.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2024
• Immigration has kept Canada’s economy afloat. What will coming cuts mean?

  The federal government said it would reduce the number of new permanent residents by 21 per cent by next year, with further cuts in the following two years.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2024
• Can T-Swift stop a T-cession? What’s next for Toronto’s flagging economy

  Spending and business activity in Toronto is dwindling compared to other major cities in Canada. Here's why the country's 'economic engine' is getting hit harder.

  Money

  Oct 3, 2024
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• The economy’s fine, but you’re not getting ahead: Welcome to the ‘me-cession’

  Economists argue that population growth has lifted the country out of recession territory even as individual Canadians feel like they're struggling to get ahead.

  Money

  Aug 14, 2024
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• What is the Sahm rule, and why are U.S. market watchers ‘freaking out?’

  The 'Sahm rule' has been triggered in the United States. Here's what this indicator typically means for recessions and what Canadians should know.

  Economy

  Aug 8, 2024