Households to curtail spending amid softer labour markets, easing wage growth
Outstanding mortgage and credit card balances rise
The bank's provisions for credit losses in its retail line rose 800% to $81 million last quarter
Market gains tempered by rising Canadian dollar in Q2
Total household debt reached $2.3 trillion in Q2, up 4.2% from last year
Narrowing bond spreads signal confidence in borrowers, economy
Lobby group pointed to U.S. downgrade as a warning
HELOC balances decline, cooling credit card and mortgage growth
Corporate balance sheets face pressure from rising interest costs
Economy, rate environment are the main risks to issuers' finances