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Economic Spotlight - Navigating Challenges Towards a Gradual Recovery Q2 2024


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ECONOMIC SPOTLIGHT // Q2 2024


Canada's economic landscape, as depicted in REXIG's April 2024 economic outlook, portrays a nation on the brink of a gradual yet promising recovery. Despite grappling with substantial challenges like persistent inflation, increasing business insolvencies, and rising mortgage delinquencies, the country concluded 2023 with stronger-than-expected growth. This was supported by a resilient labor market and significant population growth, suggesting that Canada might sidestep a recession. Key drivers of the expected recovery include forecasted interest rate cuts starting in June, a robust influx of newcomers bolstering domestic demand, and encouraging economic indicators from the United States, marked by rising consumer spending and government investments.


High interest rates continue to strain household budgets and business operations, reflected in slowed export growth and cautious investment intentions. The real estate sector feels the pinch with higher mortgage renewals looming, impacting household spending power and overall economic sentiment. Despite these obstacles, there is cautious optimism for the latter half of 2024. The forecast suggests a modest economic revival driven by easing monetary policies and ongoing population growth, which should help stabilize the economy and gradually lead to a phase of renewed growth and stability, aiming for a more substantial expansion in 2025.



Future Outlook and Implications

Overall, while the path ahead for Canada's economy includes significant challenges, the foundations for recovery are being laid. With strategic policy adjustments and a focus on economic stimulants such as immigration and lower interest rates, Canada is positioned to gradually overcome current adversities. This balancing act between managing lingering economic pressures and fostering growth points to a cautiously optimistic future, aiming for sustainable progress in the coming years.


Stay tuned for updates as we monitor these developments closely.


Source – TD Economics*



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