International body says policymakers must guard against complacency amid multitude of threats
Central bankers face additional source of price pressure
Growth forecast revised up, rate cuts still slated for second half
Delinquencies, charge-offs rose in Q4 as financial stress intensified
While Canada turned positive, fourth quarter GDP slowed in G7
Shelter costs skewing economic picture, impairing monetary policy
Drop of 2.9% in January was a sharper deceleration than expected by forecasters
Lower food prices help offset higher energy costs
The consumer price index rose 0.3% from December to January and 3.1% from a year ago
Robust consumer spending is fuelled by credit growth, report says