Ontario, Quebec manufacturing, Alberta energy most exposed, rating agencies say
Stability in overall inflation conceals conflicting underlying trends
Supply and demand should see lower prices, but geopolitics could interfere
Growth was concentrated in smaller market segments, interest rate derivatives flat
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce said a tariff could rip $30 billion out of the national economy
Policy shift to stoke inflation, hurt growth, intensify uncertainty
Prices 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels, despite recent easing
Decline in raw materials, industrial product prices led by crude oil
With inflation dropping quickly and growth weak, monetary easing set to accelerate
Real GDP growth expected to strengthen in year ahead as price pressures ease