Consumer proposals and bankruptcies rose
StatsCan research found a threshold effect to curbs on activity
Foreign and domestic investors alike dumped shares, turned to bonds in January
Energy price shock isn't likely to be a catalyst for recession
Prices have been driven upward by fierce bidding wars coupled with a lack of homes being listed
Both household assets and debts are well above pre-pandemic levels, RBC reports
Full-year GDP rebounded sharply from initial pandemic hit
Higher energy and transportation costs, materials shortages threaten recovery, Moody's says
Surging costs for gas, food and housing propelled the increase
Credit card performance improves for third straight quarter in Q4