Figures from March will likely delay Fed rate cuts
Data this year have increased central bank’s confidence that inflation will continue to slow
Core inflation stays hot, while food components continue to ease
Affordability, cost of living still weighing on buyers, even as rate cuts appear imminent
Credit conditions expected to improve, but risks abound, S&P says
Says recent data showing signs of persistent inflation don’t materially change the overall picture
Continuing property market challenges to weigh on GDP growth
Payrolls, weekly earnings, labour demand rose in January, StatsCan reports
Bank of Canada and the Fed strive to keep inflation at bay without tipping the economy into recession
Curbing temporary workers to ease pressure on housing will hurt growth