The national average home price in February was a record $678,091
The economy added 259,000 jobs in February
Hot real estate markets in many regions helped propel house prices higher
A sharp jump in gas prices led the increase
The treasury secretary pointed to low unemployment before the pandemic, which didn't lead to inflation
Central banks are expected to raise economic outlooks but stay patient on rates
The country has not had a trade surplus since May 2019
Survey finds concern about profits in the short-term
As soon as next week, the central bank could start signalling a shift, according to Scotia Economics
Government measures more than made up for lost income