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    Kevin Carmichael

    Economics Columnist & Editor-at-Large
    Kevin Carmichael has spent more than two decades writing about economics, business and finance for outlets including Bloomberg News, The Globe and Mail and the Financial Post, where he also served as editor-in-chief. His journalism has been honoured by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing and the National Magazine Awards. He has worked as a correspondent in Ottawa, Washington, D.C., and Mumbai, and now lives in Montreal.
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    Articles by Kevin Carmichael

    Carmichael: Forget the vibecession. Canada, welcome to the me-cession

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-vibecession-canada-me-cession/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Aug 7, 2024

    As a collective we’re spending more, but as individuals we’re acting like we’re in a recession.

    Briefing

    GDP increased 0.2% in May, as factory sales outweigh fading consumer spending

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/gdp-increased-0-2-in-may-as-factory-sales-outweigh-fading-consumer-spending/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 31, 2024

    Carmichael: Canada’s housing mess defies the laws of economics

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-canada-housing-inelastic-supply/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 31, 2024

    Forget everything you thought you knew about supply and demand.

    Construction workers are seen outside a condo development under construction as a Canadian flag flies from a mast on a boat.

    Carmichael: The first hurdle to solving Canada’s productivity problem

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-solving-productivity-crisis/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 27, 2024

    The regulatory thicket is no longer a mere annoyance, it’s an actual impediment.

    Minto Group CEO Michael Waters in a purple blazer standing outside a modern glass building, smiling and looking slightly upward.

    Briefing

    Toronto condo market in ‘economic lockdown,’ CIBC analysis says

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/toronto-condo-market-in-economic-lockdown-cibc-analysis-says/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 25, 2024

    Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.5% as Macklem pivots to warding off recession

    https://thelogic.co/news/bank-of-canada-cuts-interest-rate-july-24/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 24, 2024

    Governor hints at further cuts as central bank reins in economic growth forecast.

    Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem speaking into a microphone and gesturing with his right hand while sitting at a table. Three red-and-white Canadian flags are seen behind him.

    Carmichael: The messenger isn’t the problem—it’s the message

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-trudeau-liberals-boc-interest-rate/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 20, 2024

    If Trudeau's government wants to rebuild credibility, it could learn from the Bank of Canada.

    Carmichael: Uncertainty is the new normal. Businesses and policymakers need to adjust

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-businesses-policymakers-uncertainty/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 17, 2024

    Those who wait for a clearer view of the horizon will miss the boat.

    Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump in a black suit and red tie, raising up his right hand made into a fist.

    Briefing

    Inflation slowed in June, clearing the way for more rate cuts

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/inflation-slowed-in-june-clearing-the-way-for-more-rate-cuts/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 16, 2024

    Briefing

    Canadian businesses less concerned about inflation, removing hurdle to more rate cuts

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadian-businesses-less-concerned-about-inflation-removing-hurdle-to-more-rate-cuts/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jul 15, 2024

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