Central bank survey finds slight improvement in growth, inflation calls
Rate cut unlikely next week, but Bank of Canada could still ease this year
Statistics Canada reports that prices declined in June for a third straight month
Economists still expect two rate cuts later this year
Claims remain in historically healthy range as labour market shows resilience
Unemployment benefits claims dipped by 4,000
Employers are holding on to workers in "no hire, no fire" job market
A weaker labour market and economic prospects leads to downgrade
High defence spending masks deeper economic strains, economists warn at forum
Pace of hiring has slowed to 124,000 jobs a month from 168,000 last year