Credit conditions improve, but geopolitics, U.S. election, China cloud outlook
Decline in raw materials, industrial product prices led by crude oil
Geopolitical uncertainty, trade turmoil could boost gold further
Easing interest rates, coupled with rising geopolitical risk, boost outlook
Electoral sweep would weigh on global growth, oil prices, Desjardins economists project
Forecasts are predicated on Congress passing much of each candidate's agenda — an unlikely scenario
Oil shock, negative knock-on effects are the main risks for banks: DBRS
Strong growth, declining inflation, and easing monetary policy to drive global output
Federal deficit would suffer under both presidential candidates' fiscal proposals, though more so under Trump's, DBRS projects
Regulator seeks to facilitate growth of fair, liquid and transparent emissions trading