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'On the precipice of recession': A top economist warns that not even the Fed may be able to rescue the US from a downturn
Mark Zandi says the US economy is teetering at the edge of a recession as tariffs and immigration policy weigh on growth.
Canada’s economic forecast is gloomy as the impacts of tariffs hits home
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is raising a warning flag saying Canada's economy could be in for a rough go, CFIB’s chief economist informs.
Top economist warns the U.S. is ‘on the precipice of recession’—and it will be hard for the Fed to come to the rescue
"Consumer spending has flatlined, construction and manufacturing are contracting, and employment is set to fall." ...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C.'s 2024 deficit comes in under forecast at $7.3B
British Columbia's final deficit for the fiscal year has come in at $7.3 billion, $564 million lower than the original ...
Ohio Chamber’s economic forecast raises concerns
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce softened its stance on the possibility of an economic recession in the coming months, but not by ...
Seattle revenue forecast improves slightly, but economic storm clouds linger
Seattle’s economic forecast improved from a pessimistic view in April after anticipated blows from tariffs were less than ...
Japan cuts growth forecast on US tariffs drag, weaker consumption
The new forecast, still above private-sector forecasts for 0.5% growth, reflects worries that U.S. tariffs will make Japanese ...