Canada stuck in ‘population trap,’ needs to reduce immigration, bank economists say

[ad_1] Canada is caught in a “population trap” and needs to significantly rein in immigration to escape it, National Bank of Canada economists said on Monday, one of several such…

Most economists fear more global fragmentation likely in 2024

[ad_1] About 56% of global chief economists feel that the world is likely to see increased economic weakness in the coming year, whereas seven out of 10 believe there will…

The banking crisis will tilt US into recession, say Fed economists | CNN Business

[ad_1] Washington, DC CNN  —  The fallout from the recent banking crisis is likely to push the US economy into a mild recession later this year, according to notes from…

German economic slump will be worse than feared, warn economists

[ad_1] Growth will reassert itself next year, he added, albeit at the underwhelming pace of 1.3pc, rising to 1.5pc in 2025. Carsten Brzeski, economist at ING, said there is “resounding”…

Economists see ‘turning point’ in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

[ad_1] After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.…

Higher Hong Kong public service fees won’t help to balance books, economists say

[ad_1] Public service charges accounted for less than 4 per cent, or HK$21 billion, of total revenue, estimated to be HK$543 billion, according to the 2023-24 budget. A Post check…

Nation’s Top Economists Are Short-Term Happy, Long-Term Glum

[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO—The good news: the U.S. is headed for growth this year, not recession. The bad news: there is as yet little prospect growth will be any better than…

Economists more optimistic for 2024 as Singapore economy ends 2023 on a higher note

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Economists are looking at 2024 with more optimism after Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the final quarter of 2023, with the manufacturing sector finally returning…

Economists See South Africa Averting Second-Quarter Contraction

[ad_1] South Africa’s economy probably avoided a contraction in the second quarter, despite record power cuts, logistical constraints and sagging consumer confidence. In the view of analysts polled by Bloomberg…

Switzerland Is Well-Placed to Weather the Bank Turmoil, Economists Say

[ad_1] Want the lowdown on European markets? In your inbox before the open, every day. Sign up here. UBS Group AG’s hastily brokered takeover of Credit Suisse Group AG and…