Many economists forecast no changes this year as BoC has said rates are at "about the right level"
Amid weak hiring, household debt concerns, central bank should soften tone, report argues
Activity slumped in 2025, despite easing rate environment
JPMorgan spends half a billion dollars a year on research
Uncertainty, trade tensions, downside risks to weigh on growth this year
Bourse plans market maker program for certain CORRA futures
U.S. proposal to cap rates could slash bank revenues, curb economic growth
Move sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
Move ramps up Trump administration's targeting of independent agency
Also, the CBO projects that real GDP growth in the U.S. will rise to 2.2% in 2026