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Bank of Canada surveys: firms more upbeat, households still cautious
The Bank of Canada's Q3 2026 surveys show fewer firms planning for a recession and about half passing on costs, while consumers plan to spend less.
The Bank of Canada's Q3 2026 surveys show fewer firms planning for a recession and about half passing on costs, while consumers plan to spend less.
Factory sales rose 1.5% to $79.9 billion in August, but volumes were flat. What the release means ahead of the October 28 rate decision.