Ongoing supply constraints support prices, even as demand softens
As economic challenges persist, more Canadians fall behind on bills
Lower-income groups are bearing the brunt of inflation, tepid job market
As growth picks up and inflation lingers, monetary policy to tighten
Entertainment spending soars in October amid playoff enthusiasm
For Canada, incomes edged up, despite growth wobble
Canadians' average inflation-adjusted income declined 0.3%
Lower-income households have greater inflation fears
Downsides include higher management fees, hit to total return
Year-over-year increase of 3.9% compares with 5.9% rise in second quarter of 2024