Flat is the new up
With the world economy tanking and Canadian forecasters pessimistic about growth, thoughts turn to how long a recession will last, and how bad it might be. Here are signposts for the bumpy road ahead
Cash registers' ring sounding hollow
Major retailers can expect sales to drop even as they cut prices to lure shoppers in the door
Coming year could see drama aplenty for major telecom players
Many analysts point to telecom as one of their favourite investment areas in 2009
Amid bleak job scene, pockets of dynamism
Manufacturing and auto sectors will take a hit, experts say, but health care, education and entrepreneurship should ride out the storm
'When will this turmoil end?' Banks wish they knew
Most Canadian banks are doing away with their annual profit targets because 2009 is just too unpredictable
A bit of a bright spot for investors
Some experts see 2009 as a good year to buy gold, despite its downward spiral
Canada eyed to lead recovery among G7 in 2010
The current financial crisis will likely push developed countries into their worst recession since the early 1980s, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said in its recent economic outlook for 2009
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