Strong start to the year, but elevated uncertainty to temper growth

Retail sales remained above pre-GST holiday level, but the elevated uncertainty will be a major drag

Small business confidence is at its lowest on record

The end of the GST holiday is not the only reason inflation flared up in February

Trade uncertainty remains a drag on the housing sector, especially in Ontario

Households’ debt burden increases, but the debt-service ratio continues to creep lower

Bank of Canada: A 25bp cut, but conflicting inflationary impact from trade war blurs the outlook

Lacklustre job market and heightened tariff uncertainty support a BoC rate cut

US tariffs become a reality

Strong growth momentum to end 2024, but tariffs threats loom