This slowdown comes before any substantial hit from U.S. tariffs: economist
But the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.1% as the number of jobless Americans rose
The Canadian economy added just 1,100 jobs last month
Price pressures remain contained, as energy, core inflation readings stable
Delinquency, charge-off rates rose in Q4, passing pre-pandemic levels
First gain in years may be short lived amid rising trade tensions
Affordable child care has helped, but career choice, progress stunting growth
Deflation can be harder for governments to tackle than inflation, experts say
Higher defence demands will pressure government balance sheets, dent confidence, Moody's warns
After two hot years, returns look lower, risks abound, survey finds