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December 02, 2022
Housing and jobs data point to a looming recession
Christine Tan, Portfolio Manager , SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses how the risk of a recession is now elevated due to a slowdown in housing and a declining consumption as consumers feel the pinch of inflation and higher interest rates.
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