The agreement would effectively raise the tariff on EU goods to 17% from 1.2% last year: economist
Economists cite inflation risks and tariff fears ahead of rate decision Wednesday
Downside risks from erratic U.S. policy continue to loom over credit outlook
Rate cut unlikely next week, but Bank of Canada could still ease this year
The bank says it will leave its benchmark deposit rate at 2%
Statistics Canada reports that prices declined in June for a third straight month
Buy local trend hasn't resonated with Canadian investors quite yet
Robust trading activity amid high market volatility boosts banks' earnings
Latest tariff threats will boost U.S. levies, upside risk remains
Scotia boosts still-weak outlook for Canada and the U.S., although uncertainty looms