The rise in prices complicates the ECB's next decision on whether to cut interest rates
Retail and wholesale trade as well as oil and gas sector weighed on growth
Slight pullback in rents mainly due to a spike in condo completions, Urbanation president says
Layoffs dropped to 1.5 million, the lowest since November 2022
Elevated prices for food, groceries are main driver of consumers’ view of U.S. economy
Germany, the leading European economy, remained in the dumps in the April-June quarter
Chinese markets have not shown much enthusiasm for the policies outlined in recent weeks
Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
Rate cuts typically lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards
Scotia report offers reality check, calls for positive vision