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
High rates and U.S. banking turmoil drove flight to money market funds
Officials kept their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight time, slightly raised inflation forecasts
According to summary of most recent deliberations, governing council is split on the timing