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Ottawa's Parliament Hill, where the Carney government is rolling out Canada's largest fiscal stimulus package since 1980. / Photo: Unsplash. MoneySavings.ca  ·  Economy & Policy Monday, April 13, 2026  ·  Daily Edition Canada at a crossroads: oil shock, frozen rates, and a trade deal on the clock Canada's economy is navigating a uniquely complicated moment in 2026. A Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging past US$104 a barrel, a once-in-a-generation fiscal stimulus package is being rolled out in Ottawa, and the clock is ticking on a renegotiation of Canada's most important trade agreement. For everyday Canadians, this means uncertainty at the gas pump, a central bank with limited room to cut rates, and a federal government betting big on public spending to kick-start growth. Here is what you need to know about the forces shaping the Canadian economy right now. 1. The Bank of Canada is stuck — and oil is why The Bank of Canada has held it...

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China’s Economic Recovery in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities



China’s economy is expected to face a “slow and bumpy” recovery in 2024, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The report suggests that China is likely to hit its growth goal of about 5% for 2023, but deflation risks, the housing crisis, and a lingering confidence crunch could derail efforts to build momentum in 2024.

The Chinese government has been implementing targeted stimulus measures to boost the economy, but the recovery is expected to be slow and bumpy as these measures trickle through to investment sectors and the property recovery proceeds at a snail-like pace.


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