U.S. imports dropped sharply in April, likely didn't recover in May
Inflation looks temporary, but growth risks persist
Revenues and earnings decline in the second quarter amid growing economic uncertainty
Federal appeals court stay pauses lower court decision as it considers the case
The government says it will appeal the order, which blocks tariffs imposed using the International Economic Emergency Powers Act
Ottawa aims to remove all federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility
Higher operating costs seen as the main obstacle to growth
Foreign investors have ramped up their holdings of federal debt, NBF reports
Trade disruptions weighing on the economic outlook, and specific sectors' prospects
Negative economic shock from U.S. increases urgency of long-standing challenges