An end to restrictive monetary policy not yet clear, Moody's cautions
Less diversified, riskier loan portfolios leave banks more vulnerable to downturn
But “renewed price growth” forecast in 2023
CIBC and RBC economists analyze impact of recent rate hikes
Rate hikes make it harder to pay off debt
Conference Board expects oil-producing provinces to post strongest growth
Spaces that help attract workers back to the office will be a priority in 2023
Deal-makers have yet to fully adjust to prevailing economic conditions
The tech sector is driving the increase
The Statscan report showed a grimmer economy than forecasters expected as higher rates took a toll