Government spending, hiring and transfers are making BoC's job tougher
Economists expect the central bank to sound hawkish on Wednesday while holding rates steady
Equity issuance at lowest level since financial crisis; debt slumps too
Following a rise in January, imports and exports retreated in February
Feds' effort to improve housing affordability is hurting broader property market
The goods deficit narrowed in December while trade stayed in surplus for the full year
The U.S. dollar is expected to soften as rates peak, giving way to other drivers
Canadian equity issuance dropped sharply in 2022, and debt down too
Settlement follows violations including overlooking suspicious trading activity
Equity market activity and corporate debt issuance tumble in first nine months of 2022