The closure of borders and social distancing measures are affecting us all and they are changing the way we live. Understandably, our communities and our financial markets are both having trouble dealing with a rapidly unfolding situation that they have not seen before.
The improving U.S. outlook is affecting global bond, equity, and currency markets. •  Growth in other regions is evolving largely as projected in October. •  Global trade growth plunged after 2011, but is poised to recover as global demand strengthens. •  In Canada, economic growth improved in the second half of 2013.