Bank of Canada's business and consumer surveys show signs of weakening economy

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More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC

According to the business outlook survey, two-thirds of firms expect a recession in the next 12 months.

That’s in line with what many economists are forecasting for the Canadian economy, citing a strong labour market as a potential buffer during a downturn.Article content The surveys also show both businesses and consumers expect inflation to remain elevated in the short-term but expect it to ease, sitting closer to the central bank’s target of two per cent in five years.

 

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