Edge Writer: Stephen Poloz

Articles by Stephen Poloz

Date	Article Title
Nov 28, 2008	How did we fall so fast? Look back to 9/11 trauma Downturn's roots in consumer shift back to saving from spending
Jun 27, 2008	Departing columnist's archives reflect volatile times Export Analysis
Apr 18, 2008	EDC proves port in storm for exporters Export Analysis
Apr 04, 2008	Export growth continues despite U.S. slowdown The Canadian and U.S. economies are both slowing. But under the surface, they could not be more different
Mar 21, 2008	Investment a positive despite U.S. slowdown Export Analysis
Mar 07, 2008	U.S. credit crunch spells caution for investors Export Analysis
Feb 22, 2008	U.S. credit crunch spells caution for investors Export Analysis
Feb 08, 2008	Exporter confidence fades in face of 'perfect storm' EDC forecast calls for declines in volume and value in 2008
Jan 25, 2008	Free Trade Agreement has been a win-win deal Analysis
Nov 30, 2007	Saudi Arabia rolls out investment red carpet Diversification helps fuel boom outside of traditional oilpatch
Nov 16, 2007	Banks remember that '70s show: Stagflation Slowing growth and rising inflation are very real risks today
Nov 02, 2007	U.S. currency experience relevant to Canadians Exchange rate forecasts are generally built on a model of economic fundamentals
Oct 19, 2007	There's more to loonie's rise than weak eagle Export Analysis
Oct 05, 2007	U.S. housing woes vibrate across Canada Wood-product manufacturers face uncertain future
Sep 21, 2007	U.S. sub-prime mortgage crisis still bubbling Analysis
Sep 07, 2007	World economy should ride out financial crisis Export Analysis
Aug 24, 2007	Cracks appear in global investor confidence Banks have begun deleveraging process
Aug 10, 2007	Canada enjoying South American boom Strong regional growth helping drive surge in exports
Jul 27, 2007	Strong sectors driving economic growth It may take months for global slowdown to become apparent
Jul 13, 2007	Political risk hovers over foreign investment Regime stability is underlying driver in any decision
Jun 29, 2007	Manufacturing sector adapting to new reality Jobs disappearing, but workers are finding new options
Jun 15, 2007	Foreign operations benefit banks, Canada Growth abroad key ingredient to future international success
Jun 01, 2007	Loonie defying model with recent ascent Global monetary policy expectations helping it ride high
May 18, 2007	Mexico shows resilience in market storms But more reforms needed to attract interest of investors
May 04, 2007	Integrative trade giving smaller companies edge Export Analysis
Apr 20, 2007	Central banks facing rising 'speed limits' Emerging economies push potential global growth higher
Apr 05, 2007	Venezuela risks getting burned by oil windfall Anti-business political agenda could destabilize economy
Mar 23, 2007	Job-loss debate a political football in U.S. International trade helping power U.S. economic gains
Mar 09, 2007	U.S. consumers defy gloomy economic forecast Housing collapse and inflation haven't deterred spending
Feb 23, 2007	Cities a natural lens on economic activity Urban settings offer ingredients essential for progress
Feb 09, 2007	Chinese juggernaut starting to slow down Investment spending moderating as inflation on the rise
Jan 26, 2007	Slow economic growth reflects global unease Canadian exporters feeling the pinch, but there’s a bright side
Jan 26, 2007	Slow economic growth reflects global unease Canadian exporters feeling the pinch, but there's a bright side
Jan 12, 2007	Brazil will need investment to meet lofty goals Global slowdown will make growth tougher to achieve
Dec 22, 2006	Slowing global economy is raising red flags But conditions not identical to last world financial crisis
Dec 08, 2006	Global slowdown spells volatile exchange rates Weakening U.S. buck just part of normal cyclical pattern
Sep 29, 2006	Crystal ball needed to predict oil direction Analysis
Sep 15, 2006	Canadian profit margins in need of stress relief Totals are up, but several sectors being squeezed
Aug 03, 2006	Specialty crop sector not all roses for Canadian farmers Hard work, ingenuity needed to grow sector
Jul 20, 2006	Exporter confidence reflects trade prospects Analysis: Companies prepared to face global challenge: survey
Jul 06, 2006	Canada has benefited from Chile free trade deal Chile has been a strong proponent of liberalized trade and has signed many bilateral trade agreements over the years, including one with Canada in 1996 and one with the U.S. in 2003
Feb 16, 2006	All signs point to strong productivity growth But workers don't always share in profits
Dec 22, 2005	B.C.'s farmed fish sales reeling in export dollars Agri-food business a healthy sector
Oct 06, 2005	Canadian exporters to endure hurricane fallout Sales to U.S. could fall by $2 to $3 billion
Sep 22, 2005	Canadian exporters to endure hurricane fallout Sales to U.S. could fall by $2 to $3 billion
Jun 09, 2005	Energy supply putting big brakes on Chile's growth But investment could increase domestic supply
May 26, 2005	Canadian auto sector more than just Big Three Auto parts businesses compensating for stagnation in auto assembly
May 05, 2005	High-priced oil is sowing seeds of own demise Fuel cost expected to level off, says expert
Apr 28, 2005	High-priced oil is sowing seeds of own demise Fuel cost expected to level off, says expert
Mar 31, 2005	Productivity story better than raw numbers imply Economy responding to new economy
Mar 17, 2005	Construction sector unsung export star Outlook promising for industry, says economist
Jan 20, 2005	Exporters doubtful over global outlook Survey reveals lack of confidence
Jan 13, 2005	Tsunami's economic cost subject to shocks Disaster not forecast to have widespread financial spinoff
Dec 23, 2004	Import backlog at Vancouver port an economic drag Even temporary trade disruptions have big impact
Oct 07, 2004	Rising interest rates reassure bond markets Yield curve suggests that there is confidence in central banks – for now
Sep 02, 2004	Commodity prices signal a plateau in store Markets consistent with economic growth
Aug 19, 2004	Profit margins recovering despite dollar’s rise Most sectors bouncing back from last year’s squeeze
Aug 05, 2004	Trade flows in more than two directions Bilateral trade balances can be misleading
Jul 08, 2004	Housing market not quite like 1970s bubble Demand growing for fundamental and lasting reasons
Jun 24, 2004	Excess capacity keeping inflation in check Strong sectors helping prop up stress areas
Jun 17, 2004	Bond markets realize jobs news is good Surge in U.S. employment has impact
Mar 25, 2004	Trade in services unrecognized in most debates Growing opportunity for Canadians in global market
Mar 11, 2004	Euroskeptics arguing against recent history Some economists worry about growth outlook
Mar 04, 2004	History against soaring peak in metals boom Price rise likely, but not forever
Feb 26, 2004	Mexico pulls self back from economic abyss Fly in the ointment is still politics
Jan 29, 2004	Signs of respite in geopolitical tension Symbolic shifts signal hopeful changes ahead
Jan 22, 2004	Rising Canadian dollar dampens exporters’ glee Many find it difficult to take advantage of global upswing
Dec 04, 2003	U.S. protectionism costly move to consumers Value creation by manufacturing worker equals others in supply chain
Nov 13, 2003	Russia, Brazil both recover with different outcomes Brazil weathers perfect storm, but ill wind still blowing
Oct 09, 2003	Privatization key for Poland Country a natural target for Canadian exports, imports
Aug 21, 2003	Smaller trade deals opening doors to Central America Canadian deal has already spurred surge in two-way trade
Jul 24, 2003	Economic horizon bright after 'perfect storm' Stresses on exporters forecasted to dissipate
Jul 10, 2003	Slow European growth won’t dog economy Sluggish pattern overseas is likely short-term
Jun 26, 2003	Canadian exporters face new challenges in Chile New U.S. free-trade deal will have impact
May 29, 2003	Today’s deflation mostly fortuitous But many manufacturers forced to cut prices
May 22, 2003	Robust Canadian dollar could slow export growth Situation ripe for overshoot of Canadian buck
May 08, 2003	Still too early to judge full impact of SARS Canadian economy could feel pinch, says expert
May 01, 2003	Global glass is half full despite war, SARS threat Exporters look forward to a stronger year in ’04
Apr 24, 2003	North Korean tensions hamstring Asian economy Geopolitical issues preoccupying decision-makers
Apr 10, 2003	Global business failures affect Canadian exporters EDC chief economist offers perspective
Apr 03, 2003	War may dent economy, but recovery on the way Assuming the worst as bad as presuming the best
Feb 20, 2003	New global risk reality hitting U.S. dollar Guest opinion from EDC chief economist/Part Two
Feb 13, 2003	Higher oil prices unlikely to fuel inflationary spiral Guest column from EDC chief economist

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