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North America

Economic analysis covering the United States, Canada, and Mexico.


US GDP Growth Moderates as Consumer Spending Cools
Macroeconomics

US GDP Growth Moderates as Consumer Spending Cools

Fourth-quarter GDP data reveals a deceleration driven by softer household consumption and inventory drawdowns.

14 February 2026 | 9 min read
Canada Housing Market Correction and Mortgage Stress Tests
Markets & Finance

Canada Housing Market Correction and Mortgage Stress Tests

Evaluating the impact of higher rates on Canadian home prices and the effectiveness of macro-prudential policy.

11 February 2026 | 10 min read
US-Mexico Trade Relations Under the New USMCA Review Cycle
Global Economics

US-Mexico Trade Relations Under the New USMCA Review Cycle

How the scheduled USMCA review may reshape North American trade rules on autos, agriculture, and digital commerce.

7 February 2026 | 11 min read
Federal Budget Deficit and Debt Ceiling Negotiations Impact
Policy & Regulation

Federal Budget Deficit and Debt Ceiling Negotiations Impact

Assessing fiscal sustainability as political brinkmanship over the debt ceiling threatens market confidence.

4 February 2026 | 10 min read
Canadian Energy Sector Transition and Alberta Economic Diversification
Policy & Regulation

Canadian Energy Sector Transition and Alberta Economic Diversification

How Canada's largest oil-producing province is navigating the shift toward cleaner energy and new industries.

31 January 2026 | 12 min read
US Regional Banking Consolidation After the 2023 Crisis Aftermath
Markets & Finance

US Regional Banking Consolidation After the 2023 Crisis Aftermath

Tracking merger activity and capital resilience among mid-sized US banks three years after Silicon Valley Bank.

28 January 2026 | 9 min read
Mexico Manufacturing Boom: Nearshoring and Industrial Growth
Global Economics

Mexico Manufacturing Boom: Nearshoring and Industrial Growth

How supply chain diversification away from Asia is transforming Mexico's industrial corridors and export profile.

24 January 2026 | 10 min read