Canadian investors bought foreign bonds, driving outflows in the month
Despite headline declines, core inflation proving resilient
Recession fears and inflation weigh on activity, a KPMG report says
Policymakers said they "need to see more data" to be sure inflation pressures are abating
Corporate balance sheets face pressure from rising interest costs
Housing markets have settled down in recent months with prices moderating
Core measures of inflation eased slightly last month
High prices and interest rates pose challenges to the home-building and mortgage sectors
An increase in July's report probably wouldn't be a complete surprise to the Bank of Canada
Earnings to remain under pressure as the sector faces slow growth and elevated costs