Insolvencies jumped higher, pushed by a surge in bankruptcies

Bank of Canada: not yet ready to consider cuts

Strong job gains and slower wage growth

Housing activity eased in February, but house prices little changed

BoC’s core inflation momentum drops but unlikely to lead to an April cut

Retail sales declined in January but momentum remains robust

The economy starts 2024 with a roar, likely putting an end to the declines in GDP per capita

Insolvencies continued to march higher in February, but business bankruptcies declined

A weak employment report unlikely to sway the Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada: almost ready for cuts