The firm's economic outlook predicts stagnant growth during the year's first half
Demand for workers remains strong by historical standards
Manufacturing, wholesale trade, real estate were among sectors that contracted
Public debt charges were up 38% compared to the same period last year
While pockets will suffer from rising rates, overall stress should be modest
Such numbers won't keep climbing, analysts warn
Without a surging population, inflation may already be under control, NBF report suggests
The agency says figures for the first nine months of 2023 have already surpassed the total growth in any other full year
There were notable slowdowns in two of Canada's most expensive major cities for renters
It's still too early to consider cutting the policy rate, the Bank of Canada governor said in a speech