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Economy

Headline inflation stalls and recent dynamic suggests slower pace of moderation

Inflation increased slightly to 4.4% in April the first increase since June 2022. The increase is mainly the result of a reduced drag from gasoline prices and continue strong contribution from shelter costs, especially mortgage interest payments and rent. Nevertheless, there are continued signs of modest moderation in underlying inflationary pressures, with most measures of core inflation easing in April yet remaining elevated, above 4%.

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Economy

Insolvencies surged in March to their highest since the start of the pandemic

Insolvencies rose sharply in March on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This follows a moderation in February and a period of weakness in insolvencies since the end of the summer despite continued strains on households’ finances due to a sharp rise in interest rates and continued deterioration in households’ purchasing power over the period.

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Economy

Growth is losing momentum

The monthly GDP suggests that the Canadian economy is losing momentum after a strong start to 2023. The estimate suggests a small contraction in March and that growth may be flat in the second quarter.

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