Households, companies face a challenging economic environment
Despite inflation concerns and financial anxiety, holiday sales from November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.1%
Month-over-month drop was the largest since April 2020
While pockets will suffer from rising rates, overall stress should be modest
Without a surging population, inflation may already be under control, NBF report suggests
Drop to two-year low of 3.9% in November was bigger than anticipated in financial markets
Economists say the slightly disappointing figure doesn't change the Bank of Canada's plans
Regulator's research finds retail costs declining overall
There were notable slowdowns in two of Canada's most expensive major cities for renters
It's still too early to consider cutting the policy rate, the Bank of Canada governor said in a speech