January 15, 2026
Chinese dependence on manufacturing as an engine of growth has increased, as resistance to Chinese imports is growing abroad and domestic demand remains low.
50%: Close to half of labor force growth since 1995 has been due to immigration, with foreign-born workers representing almost 20% of the work force in 2024, up from less than 12 percent in 1995. But recent shifts in immigration policies have led to a sharp reversal in net immigration.
October 9, 2024
Research on previous episodes of increased immigration enforcement sheds light on the impact deportations can have on labor markets, crime, and civic life.
March 17, 2025
Gold has a long history of being held as a financial asset by private investors and central banks, which can be the source of large shifts in its price.
July 30, 2025
Canada’s economy is highly vulnerable to trade disruptions with the U.S., and has limited scope for enacting retaliatory tariffs.
January 18, 2026
