Unemployment rising, but layoffs aren't, leaving room to cut rates
The auto sector was the only one to see a modest increase
Rosy earnings forecasts underpinning stocks face downward revisions
Rising unemployment for Canada, U.S. gives central banks reason to ease
Fitch sees defaults, arrears rising as growth slows amid tight financial conditions
In June, monthly filings returned to pandemic heights
New U.K. regime will be caught between policy promises and financial markets
Economy performing better than expected, pushing out Fed action
Moderate price growth is forecast, and arrears is expected to rise slightly
Weaker labour market, still-high interest rates and dwindling savings to crimp consumer spending