The bank maintained its guidance that rates aren't expected to rise until sometime between April and September
Inflation, economic recovery and job market seen to be driving the Fed
Global GDP call trimmed as rate hikes loom larger
Model forecast jumps on recent robust readings
Powell also elevated inflation-fighting as a more urgent priority than supporting job growth
Rising inflation makes policy response trickier
Canadian demand, households are particularly sensitive to rates, NBF says
While growth slowed, the organization said, GDP topped pre-pandemic levels
Labour scarcity is likely to curb growth and boost inflation, RBC warns
The unemployment rate also hit a pandemic-era low