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Economy (Page 99 of 105)

Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrinks. But is there reason for optimism?

Canada’s economic growth unexpectedly fell to 1.1% (annualized) in the second quarter, well below the 2.5% growth that was expected. Anthony Okolie speaks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the risk the Delta variant poses to Canada’s recovery.
August 31, 2021
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Why stronger business investment is key to a more balanced recovery

Business investment activity has been lagging behind Canada’s otherwise swift economic recovery. Anthony Okolie speaks with Omar Abdelrahman, Economist, TD Bank, about recent indicators that point to a rebound in the second half of 2021 and into 2022.
August 30, 2021
Currency / Economy / Energy / Canada / International / News / Big Picture

What a rising fear index is telling us about the stock market rally

Despite stock markets trading at all-time highs, there are increasing signs investors are anxious over the strength of the rally. Anthony Okolie speaks with Jimmy Xu, Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management, about what a rising fear index is signaling about equity market risks.
August 26, 2021
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Has the U.S. inflation wave peaked or will it continue to rise?

U.S. consumer prices are running at the highest level in a generation, but core inflation in July posted its smallest rise in three month. Anthony Okolie speaks to James Orlando, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the inflation outlook and its impact on the U.S. economic recovery.
August 24, 2021
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Will Delta variant fears continue to dent oil prices?

Crude prices have been under pressure recently, hitting their lowest level in three months. Anthony Okolie speaks with Bart Melek, Global Head of Commodity Strategy, TD Securities, about whether the spread of the Delta variant will continue to cloud the outlook for gasoline demand.
August 23, 2021
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