Market optimism has waned in the face of tariffs, policy volatility
A rush to buy cars and other goods fuelled a 0.7% rise in consumer spending in March
Canada faces a modest downturn and rising jobless rate
Manufacturing activity drops to a 16-month low, with export orders falling sharply
U.S. companies pause growth plans as higher costs, uncertainty, raise recession risks
Weak spending and government cuts offset strong business investment
Better-than-expected Q1 growth overshadowed by renewed trade tensions
Auto loan delinquencies on the rise, as the economic outlook dims
Recession worries grow and Americans pull back on spending
Dual duties on metals and vehicles may be lifted for some manufacturers