As always we started the new year with a goal planning session. Our children are getting older and contribute to their goals as well. It's super fun and sets the bar high for the upcoming year.
We also watched the fireworks displays around the world. Dubai really was amazing but my favorite was Sydney Austrailia.
One of my favorite things is looking at the predictions for the new year posted all over the web. They range from exciting to weird to ridiculous. Here is just a sample of what I've found
Canadian Psychic - CN Towers Falls
Eco Car Predictions
Tech Predictions
America
International
UFOs
From The Futurist Magazine - computing doorknobs are my favorite part!
Showing posts with label 2013 economic outlook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 economic outlook. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Mixed Messages
Today I was looking for Alberta news and all the reports are amazing. For example we'll lead the country in economic growth through 2013 and our unemployment will be among Canada's lowest. It all sounds amazing. I'm thinking of the bumper sticker that says "Please God Give Us Another Boom and I Won't Waste It This Time" It would seem that your pleas were answered.
However, on my slow, slow drive down Calgary Trail today. (A sign of our booming city is how rush hour slowly becomes an hour early on each side) I heard on CBC that the IMF predicts another recession for the global economy.
“As we forewarned, the global economic slowdown is deepening and Canada's overheated housing market looks to be self-correcting,” “We expect these external and domestic forces to dampen Canada's economic growth this year and next.” David Madani, economist with Capital Economics
The housing market they are speaking of is only really in two places Vancouver and Toronto. It's not really a Canada wide thing.
I know Alberta is the best place to be for the next ride. I'm wondering how bumpy it will be but thanking my lucky stars that I'm in the best place to weather it. Low unemployment, high salaries, low taxes. Really, you couldn't position yourself any better.
However, on my slow, slow drive down Calgary Trail today. (A sign of our booming city is how rush hour slowly becomes an hour early on each side) I heard on CBC that the IMF predicts another recession for the global economy.
“As we forewarned, the global economic slowdown is deepening and Canada's overheated housing market looks to be self-correcting,” “We expect these external and domestic forces to dampen Canada's economic growth this year and next.” David Madani, economist with Capital Economics
The housing market they are speaking of is only really in two places Vancouver and Toronto. It's not really a Canada wide thing.
I know Alberta is the best place to be for the next ride. I'm wondering how bumpy it will be but thanking my lucky stars that I'm in the best place to weather it. Low unemployment, high salaries, low taxes. Really, you couldn't position yourself any better.
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