National Banks says BoC can be patient while input cost easing plays out
Rising rates, benchmark reform, commodity prices all affected activity
Latest economists' survey points to friendlier conditions this year
Provincial GDP data points to upward revision to national reading, BMO says
Supply chain issues, wage costs keep food prices high, even as inputs fall
Inflation, climate change, geopolitics will make food security a persistent challenge
Weaker energy prices lead inflation readings lower
Rating agency now expects prices to average US$85 per barrel this year
Both supply and demand factors contributing to rosier outlook, Fitch says
Geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ to keep prices elevated in short term