Inflation fell to 2.4% in January relative to one year earlier — it's down from 2.7% in December
S&P/TSX composite was down more than 780 points on Thursday
Mounting layoff announcements, sluggish labour market reports have left Americans increasingly pessimistic about the economy
Unfunded pension liabilities to get "super priority" status in 2027
Shopify Inc. was the largest drag on Canada's benchmark index
Debt held by the public is projected to rise from 101% of GDP to 120% — exceeding historical highs
Report also contains revised numbers for 2025, cutting job creations by more than half
Renewable energy, greater electrification and technological innovation are driving interest in infrastructure investments
Disappointing U.S. retail sales raise bets for more rate cuts
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
Economists had expected a 0.4% increase
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
Economic growth outlook remains weak, inflation forecasts moderate
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
Labour survey shows first net loss of jobs since August
Sharp drops for big tech companies yanked the U.S. market lower
Canadian equities forecast to outperform, provide diversification: Desjardins
Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments
Employers have added just 28,000 jobs a month since March
Meanwhile, gold and silver prices rose after paring bigger, early gains