The Canadian economy added 10,100 jobs in November, easing some of the concerns over an overheating labor market after a blockbuster October jobs report. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada
Canada adds a stunning 108,000 jobs in October, reversing decline of prior 5 months
The outsize gain and the resilience of the job market suggest that the Bank of Canada will announce another supersized interest rate hike next month. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada announces smaller-than-expected 50-basis-point hike
Reasons for increasing interest rates are plentiful amid strong core inflation, high inflation expectations, a tight labor market, and excess demand in the economy. … READ MORE >
Canada’s inflation refuses to cool
Canada’s CPI rose by 6.9% on a year-over-year basis, slightly down from 7% in August, continuing a three-month streak of decline. … READ MORE >
Canada’s job market shows little sign of slowing
Canada’s economy in September reversed the slowing labour market of the summer, adding 21,100 jobs while unemployment fell to 5.2%, according to government data released Friday. … READ MORE >
Canada’s inflation declines amid cooling gas prices
Inflation declined by 0.3% in August for the second monthly decline in a row thanks to cooling gasoline and energy prices, … READ MORE >
Canada housing starts fall amid rising rates
Canada’s housing starts fell to 267,443 in August, a 3% drop from July, continuing the decline in the housing sector because of rising interest rates. … READ MORE >
Canada’s jobless rate rises off its record low
Canada lost 40,000 jobs in August, bringing the unemployment rate up to 5.4% from its record low in July as construction and education led the declines. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada increases policy rate to 3.25%
The Bank of Canada increased its policy rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the overnight rate to 3.25%, and said that it would continue to reduce its balance sheet. … READ MORE >
Housing proved a drag on Canada’s economy in the second quarter
Canada’s real gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in June from May amid a slumping housing sector, and by 3.3% overall for the second quarter. … READ MORE >