The Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey on Monday is expected to show early signs of stabilization in businesses’ expectations for future sales, input prices and hiring in Q2
Sales outlooks have softened, particularly for exporters. Firms reported having sufficient capacity, and many are delaying investment and hiring decisions amid uncertainty, says the Bank.
"In Canada, past cuts to interest rates have started to boost the economy. The recent strengthening in both consumption and housing activity is expected to continue."
Fewer consumers reported that they are spending less or plan to reduce their spending; and, for the first time since 2021, consumers said they expect their spending to increase faster than they expect prices to rise.
The Bank of Canada wanted to reach out to retailers doing business in Canada to explain the bill's unique new design, which is unlike anything to date.