Economic growth outlook remains weak, inflation forecasts moderate
Labour survey shows first net loss of jobs since August
Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments
Employers have added just 28,000 jobs a month since March
The central bank last cut its key rate in December
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has stood at 2% since June
Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth
The auto sector faces uncertainty ahead of the CUSMA review later this year
Lower-income households have lost ground since 2023
ECB survey finds funding scarcer, firms' profits under pressure