The latest figures reflected the job market’s sustained ability to withstand the 11 rate hikes imposed by the Fed
While volatile food and energy components ease, other prices resist: OECD
Report predicts the first rate cut to come in April, slightly earlier than financial markets expect
Consumer insolvencies also increased in January, but not nearly as sharply
Central bankers face additional source of price pressure
Estimate is the latest signal of strength for an economy that's blasted through recession predictions
Early estimates for January point to a drop
New data from StatsCan shows the drop was more significant in larger companies and foreign-controlled businesses
Growth forecast revised up, rate cuts still slated for second half
Delinquencies, charge-offs rose in Q4 as financial stress intensified