Over the past two years, disinflation in the price of goods, and, in some cases, outright deflation allowed the economy to avoid a recession and for unemployment to decline into what is widely acknowledged as full employment. But this relative price stability is now at risk with the prospect of 25% ... READ MORE >
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Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs turn uncertainty into concern for Canada
It took less than a week for the uneasy pause in trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. to reignite after U.S. President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The 25 per cent tariff, which is set to take effect on March 12, includes products from Canada — the largest ... READ MORE >
Monitoring financial risk during pandemics
Global market participants have priced in the imminent reopening of the Chinese economy, while the World Health Organization has cautioned that it is too early to declare that the virus is at its peak. It is clear based on news flow over the weekend and into Monday's early-morning session that it ... READ MORE >