Amid growing challenges, Canadian banks still well positioned to absorb headwinds
Job market still playing catchup, even as demand is slowing, Fitch says
A rise in worker absences is contributing to labour costs and inflation, CIBC says
Central banks must contend with hot labour market but avoid overtightening
Rather, the economy reacts more strongly to negative news
Inflation shifts from goods to services, BMO report explains
U.S. unemployment at 53-year low of 3.5%, wage growth at 4.6% in December
Wages up 5.1%, unemployment rate at 5.0%
Confidence in job market remains high among workers with in-demand skills
TD expects inflation will fall next year but no consensus on whether BoC will hike rates further