The data don't support a pending U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut
Reduction expected to boost the country’s housing market, increase exports
His comments raised expectations for at least one interest rate cut before year's end
The trade dispute was a main point of discussion ahead of this week's interest rate decision
Positive factors cited include oil recovery and jobs growth
Some on the Fed board think future rate hikes may be necessary
But the central bank predicted the economy would pick up in the second quarter
Was the airline's failure a canary in the economic coal mine?
Big banks weigh in on Canada’s economic outlook
Central bankers worry that their ability to use normal monetary policy would be limited in the event of a shock