Economics

The balance of risk around the U.S.’s growth may be shifting, but government data still shows a strong economy

Losses were substantial but contained in a handful of trade-related sectors, namely manufacturing and wholesale while most others saw gains.

Interest rate cuts, easing home prices and income gains contributed to lower RBC's aggregate affordability measure in Q1.

In 2025—and over the next several years—America is more likely to need more workers than jobs unless there is a major economic shock.

We look at how fluctuations in oil prices could impact Canada’s economy and why the risks may have changed from the past.

Headline CPI in Canada rose to 2.6% in February while the headline index that excludes indirect taxes rose to 2.9%, the highest since December 2023.

The plan set ambitious assumptions, but population statistics from Q1 suggest Canada is broadly on track to reach targets.

Much higher oil prices have raised concerns about higher inflation in an already uncertain economic environment.

The Fed held interest rates steady despite growing uncertainty about the path of the U.S. economy.

Wildfires are once again raging causing disruptions to economic activity and destroying infrastructure in parts of the country.

More homebuyers made their way back to the housing market in May, while price corrections eased in several cities.

Amid a sizeable trade shock and lingering uncertainty, the economy’s growth outlook is running far softer than most forecasters predicted.