Despite initial cut, monetary policy remains restrictive, and economy faces other headwinds
Policymakers cite need to maintain a level playing field with U.S. banks
Services inflation is running hot, while goods disinflation is set to slow, NBF says
Rate cuts remain data dependent as growth cools, recession avoided
Research suggests that further slack is needed to bring inflation back to target
The decline is the first drop in a year, S&P says
Rate cuts on tap this year, although size and timing remain data driven
Work-from-home trend, wealthy retirees drive shifts in U.S. consumer patterns
A weaker loonie won't necessarily stoke inflation, report says
Surging crude energy prices drive higher raw material costs