World economy: the OECD has recently updated its projections

The OECD published, March 13, its world economic outlook update. Its new upward GDP growth forecasts for the world match the IMF projections published last January. As shown below, the estimates are revised upward for many countries. But the OECD economists signal that "... tensions are appearing that could threaten strong and sustainable medium-term growth."

Quebec economy: the Desjardins Leading Index...

... lets believe that the expansion of Quebec economy will continue at a sustained pace in the coming months. The DLI increased by 0.7% in January, according to the analysis published March 13. Economists from that financial institution forecast that real GDP will grow by 2.2% this year.

World economy: manufacturing sector expansion remains strong...

...according to the most recent PMI data published March first by IHS Markit Economics, but the pace of growth moderated slightly in February.