Output should grow 2.9%, global inflation should fall to 6.6%
3.5% growth could mask private consumption contraction
Annualized Q4 growth at 1.6%, slowdown in housing-related orders
Most economists expect a continued slowdown in Q1
Amid growing challenges, Canadian banks still well positioned to absorb headwinds
Job vacancy rates continue to decline, but remain high
The month had gains in spectator sports, declines in mining, oil and gas
Household savings rate rose to 5.7% in Q3; oil exports helped drive GDP growth
Scotia sees price pressures persisting even as growth slows
U.S. growth returned to positive territory, while growth slowed in Canada and elsewhere