U.S. Conference Board says its consumer confidence index jumped over the past month
The results show a dysfunctional system, policy analyst says
Economist optimistic that CUSMA will hold
The number of young Canadians who own a home has declined over the past few years, Scotiabank says
Program expenses rose 11%
Expansion pegged at an annualized rate of 4.6% -- below 5% goal
Federal Reserve research suggests consumer spending is the primary driver of the U.S. economy
Canadians said they're reducing spending, putting off buying big-ticket items
The unemployment rate fell to 6.5%: StatCan
Wealthier households, however, have seen their purchasing power rise since 2022