Canada, U.S. divergence on consumer spending cause for concern: CIBC
Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 16:34
Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
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