May 21, 2008 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf & Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta
Format:
In Person
Gary Smith, Senior Economist/Strategist, Alberta Investment Management Corporation
While the worst of the credit crisis may be in the past, continuing difficulties in the financial sector, the ongoing housing crisis, and various other factors will weigh heavily on the consumer sector for some time. As the consumer is the most significant part of the USA economy, troubles in this sector will have an impact on overall economic growth not just in the USA, but also in Canada and around the world.
Gary Smith, Senior Economist/Strategist with Alberta Investment Management Corporation will explore the issues troubling the consumer, why they are important, and some possible implications for financial markets.