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Forward Guidance
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Is the Canadian economy stuck in neutral?
Is the Canadian economy stuck in neutral? The recovery is still ahead and there are risks, particularly trade negotiations with the U.S. But the foundation is more solid than it looks. RBC Economics’ Frances Donald explains how the Canadian engine of growth is revving up.
Featured Analysis
Navigating the CUSMA Joint Review: Where we go from here
July 2, 2026
The economy is bruised, not broken
June 15, 2026
Canada’s per-capita economy still recovering
June 8, 2026
Canada’s looming labour squeeze: The impact of retirements and immigration policy
May 26, 2026
Surging gold prices, inroads to foreign markets cushion Canada’s exports
May 20, 2026
The hidden resilience in Canada’s labour market
May 11, 2026
Data Flashes
Canadian economy posts stronger start to second quarter as GDP rises in April
June 30, 2026
Energy drives Canada’s inflation to 3.2% as underlying pressures stay contained
June 22, 2026
Real estate adds to Canadian household wealth for first time in a year
June 12, 2026
Bank of Canada meeting recap: Still vigilant, still patient
June 10, 2026
Canadian trade surplus widens in April on higher energy prices
June 9, 2026
Canadian labour market data bounced back in May
June 5, 2026
Canadian Housing
Improving housing affordability continues in most Canadian major markets
June 29, 2026
Delayed start to spring for Canada’s housing market
June 16, 2026
Canada’s housing markets get busier in May
June 4, 2026
Canada’s housing market sees green shoots and stunted growth this spring
May 14, 2026
More sellers spring into Canada’s housing markets
May 6, 2026
March marks four years of declining home prices in Canada
April 16, 2026
RBC Consumer Spending
Canadian cardholder spending holds up but momentum eases
June 17, 2026
Q1 Canadian consumer signals: Energy costs bite but households aren’t cutting back
May 13, 2026
Canadian cardholder spending holding up despite higher gas prices
April 15, 2026
Canadian cardholder spending warms up despite discretionary goods pullback
March 17, 2026
RBC Canadian cardholder spending takes a breather in January after holiday rush
February 12, 2026
Holiday season promotions buoy RBC Canadian cardholder spending
January 14, 2026
Provincial and Fiscal Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador budget 2026: Government shelves spending cuts and deficit reduction plan
April 29, 2026
Growth focused, deficit fuelled: Same federal strategy in update 2026
April 28, 2026
Fiscal roundup: Provinces deepen deficit track ahead of federal update
April 24, 2026
PEI Budget 2026: Red soil province awash in red
April 15, 2026
Ontario Budget 2026: Delayed path to balance
March 26, 2026
Manitoba Budget 2026: Path to balance maintained despite negative in-year surprise
March 24, 2026
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