Canadian companies appear mostly unscathed, but debt worries persist
The recovery of America's job market hit a pause last month
Numbers from the real estate board suggest growing optimism even at the onset of the third wave
Output in both goods and services sectors declined throughout the country
Consumer spending rose 4.2% in March, at its fastest pace in nine months
Overall economic activity was about 2% below the levels seen pre-pandemic in February 2020
Slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns have delayed the hoped-for recovery
Data suggests sales will weaken in April amid new Covid restrictions
Canadian bank stocks lured foreign buyers, while domestic investors jumped at U.S. techs
There were employment gains in sectors that were hardest-hit by public health restrictions