As financing conditions stay tight, repeat offenders elevate defaults
High valuations, uncertainties loom in second half
Recession was marked as GDP contracted by 0.3% in final three months of 2023
Rise in jobless rate driven by growing labour force, rather than layoffs
Weak market signals disinflation, need for more rate cuts, company report says
Scotia report offers reality check, calls for positive vision
Unemployment rising, but layoffs aren't, leaving room to cut rates
Respondents expressed concerns about inflation, income levels and a potential recession
Rate cuts remain data dependent as growth cools, recession avoided
Brighter earnings prospects underpin growing optimism, survey finds