Economic indicators will shed light on Canadian inflation and U.S. consumers
The potential for mortgage growth to turn negative will hinge on whether the Canadian housing market declines
Job growth offers reassurance about U.S. economy
But even in the tightened job market, wage growth remained well below inflation
Banks are in a better position to weather a crisis than they were in 2008, report says
Burst of hiring in December comes as financial markets dread a broader economic slowdown
Breadth of expansion encouraging, economist says
The Bank of Canada’s business outlook survey results come ahead of the central bank’s next interest rate decision set for Jan. 9
Growth in household spending slowed to 0.3% in the quarter
Growth in oil and gas and finance and insurance offset declines in other sectors