The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%
It's the largest drop in asking rents in five years
Bank will also be hiring and expanding in key areas of national importance
An estimated 170,000 vehicles were sold in the month
The manufacturing sector has shed 51,800 jobs over the previous 12 months
Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month
The firm's forecast assumes the energy market disruption will moderate over time
Real GDP edged 0.1% higher in January
Economist expects housing activity to take most of the year to recoup first-quarter losses
A pair of portfolio managers make the case for cautious optimism