Real GDP up 0.6% in January as Quebec strikes end
Momentum may have extended into February
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 28, 2024 March 28, 2024
- 14:12
Momentum may have extended into February
Curbing temporary workers to ease pressure on housing will hurt growth
Xi Jinping calls for closer trade ties with the U.S.
CMHC says construction of new homes in Canada's six largest cities remained near all-time highs last year
Housing issues are forcing businesses to boost pay to better attract talent
The government also proposed amendments to support a permanent target-benefit pension framework
Canada needs to focus on appropriate training and education, says senior deputy governor
First decline since 2017 bodes ill for employment prospects, NBF says
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However, core retail sales came in higher than many economists expected
Mutual fund sales turn positive, ETF assets hit record heights
Earnings hurt by declining property values, rising credit losses
Almost a quarter of the surveyed organizations experienced ESG fraud
Credit card balances rise as mortgage growth slows
Officials kept their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight time, slightly raised inflation forecasts
According to summary of most recent deliberations, governing council is split on the timing
Newfoundland and Labrador pegged for GDP growth of 1.5%, the strongest in the country
With the cost-of-living crisis abating, the Bank of England expected to start cutting interest rates soon
The report is encouraging for the Bank of Canada, economist says
The BOJ ends its negative interest rate policy
Federal Reserve officials are expected to play it safe when they meet this week
Higher energy prices are driving the increase
Buyers are showing more optimism than last year