Applications for U.S. jobless benefits inch higher
Unemployment remains low at 4.2%, but fewer employers are hiring
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- September 4, 2025 September 4, 2025
- 09:19
Unemployment remains low at 4.2%, but fewer employers are hiring
Idea was floated five years ago but agency deemed it too costly
Prime minister warns federal spending 'unsustainable' ahead of October budget
Jean Charest argues tariff war could spur long-term gains
Executives warn Canada-U.S.-Mexico deal remains the biggest unknown
Regulator to post information about disgorgement orders issued on or after Sept. 1 on its website
Advocacy group says the increase shouldn't be limited to seniors 75 and over
Drop from 7.4 million vacancies in June signals cooling market
Trade uncertainty hurt business productivity, real GDP: Statistics Canada
Also, interVal offers French language support to IG and FNZ launches an advisor AI
Security forum represents an emerging challenge to U.S. global leadership
Partnership builds on mining sector experience, eyes energy and tech
Jason Jacques is already the PBO's director general of economic and fiscal analysis
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups