Bank of Canada: A 25bp cut, but does not signal more imminent easing

Core inflation remains sticky, but the BoC will focus on increased slack in the economy and cut

Housing activity improves, despite a weak labour market

Households’ debt burden rises again and the debt-service ratio is marginally higher

The labour market deteriorates further, putting pressure on the BoC to cut in September

Core inflation remains sticky, leaving the BoC in wait-and-see mode

Opinion: If Trump’s trade target is a customs union, Canada will have a big decision to make

Insolvencies rose in June and have been relatively stable over the past year

Employment drops in July, but mind the seasonality

Year one of TMX: Increased export diversification, disappearing oil discount, and C$13bn in extra revenues