Price pressures continue pullback, led by energy
It's the central bank's first rate cut since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic
Defaults, delinquencies poised to rise for rate-sensitive borrowers
Bond issuance up, driven by accelerated refinancing
Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
Rate cuts typically lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards
Monthly price rise of 0.1% seen as adding to likelihood of a September rate cut
Scotia report offers reality check, calls for positive vision
Labour demand declined, and job vacancies were flat
Investment banking gains cushion weakness in banking: Fitch