Publications

• June 30, 2023

  Exploring global value and supply chains

  

  Patrick Alexander, Chris D'Souza, Yuko Imura, Lena Suchanek

  The things we buy come out of complex production chains that span the globe. Understanding these connections is crucial for today's economies.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Firm dynamics, International topics, Trade integration
• June 30, 2023

  Canada’s regional economies

  

  David Amirault, Matthieu Verstraete, Sarah Miller

  Strength from diversity

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Labour markets, Regional economic developments, Trade integration
• June 30, 2023

  Business Outlook Survey—Second Quarter of 2023

  Results from the Business Outlook Survey for the second quarter of 2023, along with those from the April, May and June 2023 Business Leaders’ Pulse surveys, suggest that capacity pressures remain elevated and expectations of significant price increases continue to be widespread. Firms anticipate that sales growth will begin to moderate from exceptionally high rates as signs of greater uncertainty emerge.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• June 30, 2023

  Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Second Quarter of 2023

  Inflation expectations for one to two years ahead have come down again but remain well above their levels from before the COVID-19 pandemic. The higher cost of living is the most pressing concern for consumers, and along with elevated interest rates, continues to constrain most households’ spending. Homeowners who are planning to renew their mortgage over the next two years and who expect significantly higher payments are likely to plan spending cuts. Some households though are starting to think the worst is behind them. Consumer confidence about the future of the economy has improved alongside their lower inflation expectations. Expected lower interest rates and strong immigration, which boosts housing demand, are behind consumers’ view that housing market will increase over the next year. Workers remain confident about jobs.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
• June 21, 2023

  Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of June 7, 2023

  This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on June 7, 2023.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Summary of deliberations