Rating agency sees an array of risks lurking under a placid surface
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
Regulatory fees set to rise in line with consumer inflation
Economists now think the rate could stay at 2% for months — and possibly into 2027
The report was delayed by the U.S. government shutdown
Growth will be challenged by a record drop in students, temporary workers
Central bank governor also touches on role in regulating stablecoins
Grocery store prices jumped 4.7% year-over-year as travel, gas costs eased
Despite uncertainty, modest growth, declining rates to support credit: Fitch