Core measures of inflation eased slightly last month
High prices and interest rates pose challenges to the home-building and mortgage sectors
An increase in July's report probably wouldn't be a complete surprise to the Bank of Canada
Earnings to remain under pressure as the sector faces slow growth and elevated costs
Thursday's report is the first of two CPI numbers Fed policymakers will see before their next meeting
Financial pressure likely to intensify as mortgages reprice in years ahead
Energy, agricultural prices surge amid soft landing potential, BMO says
The 40% tax would apply to profits from the difference between loan interest and interest paid to customers on deposits
Sticky inflation could endanger the possibility of a rare ``soft landing''
Funding, capital strains and real estate risks underpinned the rating actions