North American stocks out of favour amid recession risks
China has an ambitious economic growth target of about 5% for this year
Consumer spending rose 0.4% in February, though the gain was just 0.1% after adjusting for inflation
Economists warn U.S. tariffs and weak consumer confidence could stall growth
Publicly held debt projected to reach 156% of GDP by 2055
“I don't envy Governor Macklem’s situation,” says Carleton University professor
Growth in payrolls slows, and job vacancies remain flat in the month
Analysts say Trump's trade policies and rising inflation could threaten future gains
Asset performance may suffer in mortgage-backed, asset-backed securities
Deliberations reveal policymakers grappled with uncertainty