Output growth outpaced hours worked for a change, but productivity lags pre-pandemic level
GDP and job markets bounced back from the pandemic, but R&D and business investment still lag
The goods surplus hit its highest mark since the global financial crisis
StatsCan survey finds businesses are expecting growth amid shortages and rising costs
Early indicators point to weakness in business confidence, housing market
Mortgage growth slows as housing markets cool
Inflation was main contributor; volume only up 0.2%
Much of the bond selling was seasonally driven, National Bank said
Drop in participation means unemployment unchanged from June
Goods surplus remains elevated as exports and imports rise