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Arthur Donner is a Toronto-based economic consultant with a lively interest and involvement in economic policy issues. Arthur has the ability to make complicated economic issues understandable to widely different audiences. Consequently, his career has moved between universities, governments and ...more

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Will The Next Economic Crisis Be Inflationary Or Deflationary?
Investors are continuously spooked by the specter of rising interest rates and higher inflation. But perhaps after a full decade following the great financial meltdown they should be focusing just as hard on deflation.
US Monetary Policy Vs. Budget Deficit
The US monetary policy is on track, but financing the administration's huge budget deficit is a concern for markets.
Tariff Jitters Boosted U.S. Economic Growth In The Second Quarter
The rebound in consumer spending was more powerful than expected in Q2 and speaks to the impact of an increasingly tight labor market and strong job growth on consumer confidence.
Turkey’s Financial Problems Are Starting To Resemble The Greek Crisis Of 2010
Turkey has a well-educated population of 83 million, its GDP is the 17th-largest in the world, and of course, it is still a NATO member. But as striking as these figures are there is a dark cloud hanging over the Turkish economy
World Economic Growth Is Expected To Remain Close To 4% In 2018 And 2019 - Thursday, August 23
Although many signs seem to suggest that a peak has been reached in the growth rates of the advanced economies, the outlook is more uncertain for the emerging market economies.
Britain’s Economy Is Decelerating Because Of Brexit
Britain’s vote to leave the EU is clearly damaging the UK economy even though there has been a strong recovery in the world economy.
Japan’s Economy Has Plateaued In Terms Of Growth And Inflation
Japan’s economy grew 1.1% yoy in the first quarter of 2018. Real wages are declining and fiscal problems are still an issue.
Large Firms Account For A Growing Share Of The American Job Market
Large firms, which have a greater ability to utilize modern technologies, seem able to attract disproportionately more high technology workers than small firms.
China Will Be Hurt In The Trade War
Even though its economy is somewhat less dependent on the U.S. than it was 10 years ago, don't think a trade war won't have impact.
Canadian Inflation Hit A Six Year High In June
Canada’s CPI index rose 2,5% on a year over year basis in June, following a 2.2% increase in May.
Canadian Housing Starts Increased Sharply In June
Canada’s housing starts recovered sharply in June, advancing at a hefty 248.1 thousand units from 193.9 thousand units in May.
Canada’s House Price Bubble Has Been Softening Everywhere But Vancouver And Victoria
Housing prices in Canada’s 11 metropolitan areas increased 0.9% in June, as 10 of the 11 urban centers recorded monthly increases.
Canada’s Auto Exports Weakened In The First Half Of 2018, Trump’s Trade Restrictions Will Make Matters Worse
Canada’s merchandise trade picture worsened between April and May, as the trade deficit increased from $1.9 billion in April to $2.8 billion in May.
Canada Had A Jobs Rebound In June, But Short-Term Outlook Less Encouraging
Total Canadian employment increased by 32,000 in June and the unemployment rate rose to 6%.
America’s Strong Job Market Sustains Enthusiasm About The Strength Of The Economy
The concept of a Goldilocks economic recovery was boosted by the robust job growth figures in June.
U.S. Housing Starts Have Rebounded, But Tariffs Are A Deterrent To New Construction
Housing starts rose 5% in May reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.350 million units, and building permits declined 4.6% to 1.301 million units. Both single and multi-unit starts increased in May following declines in the previous month.
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