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Historically, pandemics have been deflationary

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Danielle Park

Undersaved, over-levered households and businesses were overdue for a secular shift to more self-preserving financial management well before the pandemic hit.  Now, new research points out that COVID-19 may well solidify that behavioural shift for years hereafter and fuel deflationary … Continue reading →

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The long road to recovery, especially for Canada

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Danielle Park

Forced deleveraging and the oil crash are compounding the COVID-19 costs and hangover for Canada.  Manulife chief economist Frances Donald explains it well in this clip. Canada’s economy is far more vulnerable to COVID-19 shock than the U.S.: Manulife’s Donald.  … Continue reading →

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TVO: The new age of billionaire philanthropy

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Danielle Park

This is an important and complex topic as we consider the financial challenges sweeping the world today.  Flatter tax rates and less money influencing politics seem inevitable. Are billionaire philanthropists a powerful force for good in the world? Or key … Continue reading →

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