Corrosive effects of tariffs to weigh on employment, output, inflation
Outlook uncertain amid trade turmoil, fiscal response, macro fallout
GDP up 2.2% annualized from previous quarter
Heightened uncertainty, geopolitical risk is boosting the precious metal
Risk to market confidence if regional Fed banks are politicized too: Scotia
Trade conflict, a weaker job market and demographics to weigh on consumption
High trade costs, ongoing uncertainty weighs on corporate planning, investment
However, concerns about tariffs and recession risks persist
Rate cut unlikely next week, but Bank of Canada could still ease this year
Robust trading activity amid high market volatility boosts banks' earnings