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
Both Trump, Harris have campaigned on policies that could cause uncertainty for Canadian trade
But the piecemeal nature of the plans appeared to disappoint investors