Why the American Economy is Hot, and Canada’s is Not: Cross Quarterly Economic Report
Investment in the US has resulted in superior economic performance compared to Canada, writes Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross. OTTAWA, ON (June 22,...
US economic gains buttress weak Canadian economy: MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator
OTTAWA, ON (June 5, 2018): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Leading Economic Indicator, a tool designed to predict changes in the Canadian business cycle, edged up...
Weak housing and financial sectors dampen economic growth: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
Weakness in housing and financial sectors suggests economic slowdown will continue into 2018, says Philip Cross, author of MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator. OTTAWA,...
Housing slowdown continues in first quarter: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
Sluggish housing sector continues to curtail economic growth in first quarter, says Philip Cross, author of MLI’s Leading Economic Indicator. OTTAWA, ON (April...
Slight economic slowdown due to housing: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
Slowdown in home sales has led to slight slowdown in the Leading Economic Indicator, writes Philip Cross. But the outlook for exports remains...
Housing and US economy key for Canada’s current economic growth: MLI's Leading Economic Indicator
Housing and a strong US economy have helped to maintain Canadian economic growth in recent months, writes Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross in...
Housing demand surged, resulting in growth: MLI Leading Economic Indicator November 2017
Housing demand surged prior to the tightening of mortgage rules, which led to increase in growth late last year, writes Munk Senior Fellow...
Fears about NAFTA driving away investment; Quebec's economy outperforms Ontario: Cross Quarterly Economic Report
While fears surrounding NAFTA are driving investment away from Canada, Quebec's economy is outperforming Ontario's, writes Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross. OTTAWA, ON...
Upturn in growth from housing: MLI Leading Economic Indicator October 2017
Recent upturn in growth comes from the housing sector that grew after five consecutive declines, writes Munk Senior Fellow Philip Cross in October...
Slow growth continues into fall: MLI Leading Economic Indicator September 2017
Weak growth for the fifth straight month raises doubts on rosy reports of an economic boom OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2017 – Canada's economic...
