The job market's sturdiness has raised doubts about whether a downturn is inevitable
All eyes will be on the labour force survey at the end of this week
Poorer households hit harder by economic and financial conditions
RBC led Canadian dealers on equity, debt league tables
Declining energy and food prices drive sharp drop in consumer prices in May
Continuing cost pressures, rate hikes pushing companies toward default
Report highlights an unwelcome side effect of strong population growth
The proportion of consumers surveyed who think a recession is likely was 50%, down from 58% in the previous quarter
Although GDP was flat for April, it showed strengths
The decrease in confidence follows a seven-month upswing, the CFIB said