Underlying momentum in economy still sluggish

The 3.5% annualised rebound in third-quarter GDP, after the 1.3% contraction in the second quarter caused by wildfire-related disruptions to oil production, is encouraging, but the underlying momentum in the economy hasn’t improved much recently. (See Chart.) Sluggish exports and business investment remain key concerns and the bigger threat next year will probably be falling housing investment.

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