AI will contribute to 1.6% GDP growth this year, a stronger labour market and mid-2% core inflation
Exemptions, implementation friction keeps actual tariff rates lower
44% of respondents felt negative about their investments, up from 32% in 2024
Economists predicted that December's rise will be a temporary blip on a downward path
Investment climate challenging, but M&A rebound to boost deals
Decline may continue this year, before reversing in 2027, 2028: Desjardins
Uncertainty, trade tensions, downside risks to weigh on growth this year
The implementation of new tariffs, potential retaliation, highly uncertain
Despite the lift, core inflation is moderating: TD economist
Bank of Canada likely to keep rates unchanged when it meets this month