The overall trend in spending points to softness, however
Despite initial cut, monetary policy remains restrictive, and economy faces other headwinds
Weekly unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — remain at low levels by historical standards
The central bank kept its rate steady even though inflation has fallen to its 2% target
Fund manager survey finds investor sentiment growing gloomy
Temporary residents drive growth, but StatsCan sees signs of slowing
HELOCs, credit card balances grow faster than mortgage debt, StatsCan reports
Wages still rising despite waning labour demand, StatsCan reports
Retail sales rose below the pace that economists projected
Services inflation is running hot, while goods disinflation is set to slow, NBF says