Research and Markets

Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after spring spending surge

June 17, 2025 Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
Car lot

Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war: Port of Montreal

June 16, 2025 The Canadian Press
International trade

Succession planning: Complete sales vs. partial sales 

June 16, 2025 Noushin Ziafati
Older person signing a contract

May home sales down 4.3% from year ago, but activity up month-over-month

June 16, 2025 Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
home sale

Retail sales rise in China as tariffs drag on factories

June 16, 2025 Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
China flag

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in May down 0.2% from April

June 16, 2025 The Canadian Press
Housing start

Trump’s bill is big, not so beautiful: Desjardins

June 13, 2025 James Langton
Chopped dollar

U.S. consumer sentiment rises for first time this year as inflation remains tame

June 13, 2025 Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
Retail sales

PSP Investments earns 12.6% return, tops reference portfolio

June 13, 2025 The Canadian Press
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Manufacturing sales in April see biggest monthly drop since 2023

June 13, 2025 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
Steel worker on CNC plasma cutter machine

U.S. producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May

June 12, 2025 Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
Inflation, growth of food sales, growth of market basket or consumer price index concept. Shopping basket with foods on arrow.

Canada could gain as global investors rethink U.S. emphasis: BNP economist

June 12, 2025 Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
Canadian economy