Credit conditions expected to improve, but risks abound, S&P says
U.S. bank failures possible, particularly for smaller banks with higher exposures
Says recent data showing signs of persistent inflation don’t materially change the overall picture
Price rises slow down in two biggest economies: Germany and France
Debt markets post record first quarter while U.S. leads equity-offering rebound
And a Deloitte report finds Canada could dodge a recession
Continuing property market challenges to weigh on GDP growth
Payrolls, weekly earnings, labour demand rose in January, StatsCan reports
Curbing temporary workers to ease pressure on housing will hurt growth
High rates and U.S. banking turmoil drove flight to money market funds