Rate cuts remain data dependent as growth cools, recession avoided
Brighter earnings prospects underpin growing optimism, survey finds
While the British economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter, it has barely grown over the past year
And a Deloitte report finds Canada could dodge a recession
Shelter costs skewing economic picture, impairing monetary policy
Financial strains continue amid high rates, but recession risk receding
Americans have continued to consume at a solid rate
Official figures were released as economy takes centre stage in runup to general election
Robust consumer spending is fuelled by credit growth, report says
Desjardins and CIBC examine both near- and long-term challenges