Dr. Tu Nguyen, Economist and ESG Director, RSM Canada

Dr. Tu Nguyen is economist and ESG director for RSM Canada. She holds a doctorate in applied economics from Oregon State University, where she became a leading voice in environmental and natural resource economics globally.

Tu conducts research and analysis on sustainability, labor markets, the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure. Her work has provided invaluable insights for international organizations including the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, as well as for government agencies and industry leaders in the United States and Canada.

Before joining RSM, Tu worked as a research economist at Dalhousie University and a research and university lecturer at Oregon State University.
Tu also holds a bachelor of business administration in economics from Baruch College of the City University of New York.

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.4 per cent, calling for further rate cuts

Jul. 5, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

The economy lost 1,400 jobs in June. The unemployment rate jumped by 0.2 percentage points to 6.4 per cent and the employment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 61.1 per cent. … READ MORE >

Canada’s inflation rises to 2.9% but rate cut remains on the table

Jun. 25, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

Disinflation will be the theme in the Canadian economy for the rest of the year, despite the inflation uptick in May. … READ MORE >

The future of voluntary carbon markets: A pathway to corporate decarbonization

Jun. 14, 2024 by Alex Kotsopoulos, Tu Nguyen and Deborah Gordon

The Biden administration’s Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles are intended to bolster transparency and strengthen confidence in the markets. … READ MORE >

Canada’s unemployment rate rises to 6.2 per cent, bolstering case for further rate cuts

Jun. 7, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

Canada’s jobs report for May showed that the labour market continued to soften as the economy added 27,000 jobs and the unemployment rate inched up to 6.2%. … READ MORE >

In long-awaited shift, Bank of Canada cuts its policy rate to 4.75%,

Jun. 5, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

After years of raising interest rates and then keeping them elevated, the Bank of Canada dropped the policy rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, signaling a new period of recovery and growth. … READ MORE >

Bank of Canada preview: A rate cut is desperately needed

Jun. 3, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

The Bank of Canada needs to announce rate cuts during its June 5 meeting to spur economic growth. Any further delay and the bank would risk making a policy error and undermining Canada’s growth outlook. … READ MORE >

Canada’s economy grew by 0.4%, bolstering case for rate cuts

May. 31, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

The economy expanded by 0.4% in the first quarter after no change in the previous quarter, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. … READ MORE >

Canada’s inflation fell to 2.7%, bolstering case for June rate cut

May. 21, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

Headline inflation fell to 2.7 per cent, within the 1 per cent to 3 per cent range for the fourth month in a row and the lowest since early 2021. … READ MORE >

How Canada can improve its lagging productivity

May. 13, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

Increasing investments in innovation and technology, as well as in the workforce, to harness the power of technology can help raise Canada’s productivity. … READ MORE >

Canadian economy showed resilience in April, adding 90,400 jobs

May. 10, 2024 by Tu Nguyen

While the stronger-than expected job report released on Friday speaks to the resilience of the Canadian economy, the long-term trend is an undeniable weakening in the job market. … READ MORE >

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