Households are facing the dual drags of inflation and higher interest rates, report says
Amid growing financial strains, default volume has almost doubled
Report suggests there is no need for further rate hikes
The CPI report Tuesday morning will be followed by the government's fall economic statement
Weaker energy prices drive input costs lower, according to StatsCan
Rate cuts to start materializing by mid-year
Manulife's Frances Donald warns that the current environment has made forecasting very difficult
Cheaper gas slowed overall price increases
Group to focus on investor-advisor relationships, complaints, suitability
Amid higher interest rates, rising debts, payment struggles surge