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32% Canadians delaying retirement due to coronavirus pandemic: survey

mschmit — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:37:52 +0000

While the rollout of vaccines has the world cautiously optimistic about an economic recovery, a Scotiabank survey shows the coronavirus pandemic has Canadians concerned about their retirement future. According to the survey, 72 per cent of Canadians said they’re worried they’re not saving enough for retirement, while one-third (32 per cent) said they won’t be […]

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Bidenomics: More stimulus, tougher regulation and gridlock

mschmit — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:25:46 +0000

President-elect Joe Biden will inherit a vulnerable economic recovery under threat from a resurgent virus, likely with a divided Congress that will hinder his ability to address the challenges. Yet despite the obstacles, the former vice-president and senator will pursue a drastic shift in America’s economic policy. He has vowed to reverse much of the […]

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What shape might the economic recovery take?

mschmit — Thu, 21 May 2020 04:31:21 +0000

With some jurisdictions gently reducing coronavirus-imposed restrictions, institutional investors are beginning to lay out possible scenarios for economic recovery. The terms V- and U-shaped recovery, along with arguments over which is more likely, have swirled throughout the past few months as economies around the world shut down huge swathes of their normal activities. Alessio de […]

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China is on the road to recovery

mschmit — Wed, 06 May 2020 04:55:01 +0000

China’s economy was the first to suffer the consequences of fighting the novel coronavirus and is the first on the road to recovery. If it can prevent a second wave of coronavirus cases and continue to support the small, privately owned firms that drive job creation, China’s economy could put a floor under global growth […]

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