U.S. applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- January 29, 2026 January 29, 2026
- 09:55
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
The sector's GDP rose $170 billion in Q3, up 1.3% compared with the previous three-month period
Exports of motor vehicles and parts fell to their lowest level in three years
Commodity prices helped Canada’s main stock index on Wednesday
Two officials dissented from the decision, preferring a cut
BoC, Fed expected to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday
In medium-growth scenario, projection now 57 million by 2075
Americans' concerns about their current economic situation and future prospects grow
Central bank under pressure to show objectivity amid political, legal attacks
This may be the year the world splits into competing technology ecosystems, forcing investors to pick a side
U.S. markets rise ahead of tech giants' Q4 earnings this week
Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
Exchanges to report strong results as volumes jumped in fourth quarter
Three-way trade pact Trump has called 'irrelevant' to be reviewed this year
Temporary 25% hike to GST credit will last for five years
Many economists forecast no changes this year as BoC has said rates are at "about the right level"
Amid weak hiring, household debt concerns, central bank should soften tone, report argues
Returns from overseas trips rise 13.6%
Economic leaders point to need for action on debt, inequality
Sales rose in 8 of 9 subsectors Statistics Canada tracks
Details about Greenland framework that Trump said he reached with head of NATO still sparse
Confidence in the domestic economy has also taken a tumble