Economics

Significant U.S. data disruptions cloud visibility over the economy just as the Fed restarts its rate-cutting cycle.

Alberta's unemployment rate has climbed well above neighboring Saskatchewan and Manitoba's, and is comparable to Ontario.

The Bank of Canada’s preferred core measures remained firm, and we still expect another interest rate cut.

Businesses' sales outlook remained subdued and recessionary concerns persisted in Q3.

Home sales declined 1.7% from August—marking the first monthly decline since April.

Spending regained momentum in September after a softer August, showing resilience.

Section 232 tariffs have accounted for the bulk of U.S. duties charged on Canadian exports.

We expect to see core inflation tick up by 0.3% month-over-month in September.

We expect the BoC to cut one more time in October, while the Fed keeps gradually reducing rates.

The Canadian employment counts are notoriously volatile, but the job gain is a welcome reprieve.

Income inequality remained at record high levels in Q2 and would have widened further if not for government transfers.

Early September data reveals a mixed picture underscoring diverging regional dynamics shaping the national landscape.