Monthly increase means central bank could pause at July meeting
StatsCan said growth in the first quarter was powered by higher household spending
Gasoline prices rose 4.5% compared with a year earlier
Financial advisors, planners weigh in on the risks of borrowing to invest
Households, companies face a challenging economic environment
The gap between perception and actual inflation is unusually wide
Experts highlight considerations such as portfolio risk level, limits on EAPs
Economists expect spending to slow in the second half
The proportion of consumers surveyed who think a recession is likely was 50%, down from 58% in the previous quarter
High quality, longer duration are factors to consider