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
Feds' investment promises potential long-term payoff, no quick hit
Drop in goods-producing industries was offset by growth in services
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
Outlook for Canadian economy is vulnerable to unpredictable U.S. trade policies, geopolitical risks, central bank notes