Economic Indicators

Retail sales fell in November in ‘Black Friday bust’

Economic Indicators

Retail sales fell in November in ‘Black Friday bust’

Canadian consumers are struggling with higher rates, suggests one economist

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |January 19, 2024

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Jobless rate remains at record low: OECD

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Jobless rate remains at record low: OECD

Employment readings largely stable to close 2023

By James Langton |January 18, 2024

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Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

Economic Indicators

Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

The report suggested that shoppers will be able to keep fuelling economic growth this year

By Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press |January 17, 2024

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Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerates to 3.4% in December, complicating path for BoC

Economic Indicators

Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerates to 3.4% in December, complicating path for BoC

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate at 5% next week

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2024

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