Report warns homebuyer initiatives could increase household debt
The biggest cost might be to confidence, a CIBC report says
Almost half are taking a "wait and see" approach
But the central bank predicted the economy would pick up in the second quarter
Big banks weigh in on Canada’s economic outlook
The world's two biggest economies have slapped tariffs on $350 billion worth of each other's products
Meanwhile, Deloitte predicted "weak" 1.3% growth for Canada this year
Brian Porter said the bank stress tests its $205 billion-mortgage portfolio on a regular basis
Economists say the recent yield curve inversion isn’t necessarily indicative of a looming recession
The central bank’s governor says the yield curve isn’t a cause for concern