Britain dodged two consecutive shrinking quarters, GDP grew 0.4% in 2022
Protests due to economic stress can spill over to companies' credit quality and ratings, Moody's says
Rebound from zero-Covid policy has been faster than expected, improving GDP prospects
First rise for real incomes since Q1 2021, but results vary across countries
StatsCan research details the disparate impact of rising prices
Unanimous agreement that central bank's action to date had been forceful
Declining energy prices eased inflationary pressure for the second straight month
The goods deficit narrowed in December while trade stayed in surplus for the full year
Construction, accommodation and food services saw the biggest increase in insolvencies
Strong demand, tight supply supporting prices even as rates rise, Fitch reports