Desjardins Group says business investment will be weak in 2026, another risk-off year
Labour survey shows first net loss of jobs since August
Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments
Employers have added just 28,000 jobs a month since March
The central bank last cut its key rate in December
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has stood at 2% since June
Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth
The auto sector faces uncertainty ahead of the CUSMA review later this year
Lower-income households have lost ground since 2023
ECB survey finds funding scarcer, firms' profits under pressure