Latest economists' survey points to friendlier conditions this year
Strong growth in healthcare, restaurants and bars
Average hourly wages rose 5.2% but hiring is not happening as broadly
Customer card data signal monthly slowdown in spending
The quarter-point increase comes a day after the Federal Reserve's identical move
The Fed describes the banking system as 'sound and resilient' but notes the impact of a pullback in bank lending remains uncertain
More households falling behind as cost of living rises, StatsCan says
Analysts say the ECB's meeting Thursday could end in a quarter- or half-percentage point rate hike
Officials want to see inflation decline consistently before considering major policy shifts
FP Canada and the IQFP released their 2023 guidelines for inflation and returns