Past Events
The Capital Economics Annual Conference – Toronto
Stumbling or soaring? Global growth in the age of populism
08:30 Coffee & registration.
08:55 Introduction.
Jonathan Loynes, Chief Economist
09:00 Can Trump turbo-charge US economic growth?
Paul Ashworth, Chief US Economist
- Is tax reform still coming?
- How will the Fed react?
- How much longer can the current expansion last?
09:15 Has Canada’s economy turned the corner?
David Madani, Senior Canada Economist
- Will export growth improve and is a potential trade war a real danger?
- Will higher oil prices reinvigorate business investment this year?
- Can policymakers prevent the housing bubble from bursting?
09:30 Are Europe’s problems finally over?
Jonathan Loynes, Chief Economist
- Is the euro-zone recovery here to stay?
- When will the ECB follow the Fed?
- Does Brexit threaten the future of Europe?
09:45 Should we stop worrying about China?
Mark Williams, Chief Asia Economist
- How long will the turnaround in China last?
- What impact will this year’s leadership transition have?
- What are the flashpoints to watch for in the years ahead?
10:00 Is the EM recovery the real deal?
Neil Shearing, Chief Emerging Markets Economist
- Will India recover from demonetization?
- Is the consensus now too gloomy on Brazil and Russia?
- How big a threat is trade protectionism?
10:15 Questions & discussion.
Chaired by Jonathan Loynes
10:45 Close and Coffee.
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