Economic indicators | Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com/tag/economic-indicators/ Canada's news source for financial professionals Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:44:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Economic indicators | Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com/tag/economic-indicators/ 32 32 Economy adds 54,000 jobs in ‘perplexing’ November labour report https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/canada-added-54000-jobs-in-november-unemployment-rate-drops-to-6-5/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:26:03 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=527092 The job gains were concentrated in part-time positions: Statistics Canada

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Banks face ‘deteriorating’ outlook: Fitch https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/banks-face-deteriorating-outlook-fitch/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=527079 Tepid growth expectations, downside risks weigh on banks' fortunes

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Global GDP forecast revised up: Fitch https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/global-gdp-forecast-revised-up-fitch/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:37:43 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=527049 AI boom, equity market wealth effect outpacing tariff drag on growth

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Economy, job stability concerns delaying some first-time home purchases: poll https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/economy-job-stability-concerns-delaying-some-first-time-home-purchases-poll/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:41:44 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=527009 Nearly all first-time buyers surveyed say they find the homebuying process confusing

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November auto sales down 8.6% amid economic headwinds: DesRosiers https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/november-auto-sales-down-8-6-amid-economic-headwinds-desrosiers/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:16:13 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=526974 However, the picture may not be as bad as it appears, says DesRosiers managing partner

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U.S. leveraged loan defaults to ease in 2026: Fitch https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/u-s-leveraged-loan-defaults-to-ease-in-2026-fitch/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:11:07 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=526912 As interest rates come down, pressure on issuers will soften

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Weak payrolls should prompt Fed cut: NBF https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/weak-payrolls-should-prompt-fed-cut-nbf/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:47:07 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=526920 Small business employment slumping, new data shows

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Labour productivity rebounds in Q3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/labour-productivity-rebounds-in-q3/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:40:50 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=526848 Hours worked in the business sector fell by 0.1% in the quarter

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Credit card performance weaker: DBRS https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/credit-card-performance-weaker-dbrs/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:06:59 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=526813 As economic challenges persist, more Canadians fall behind on bills

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BlackRock picks U.S. equities, Canada bonds in 2026 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/blackrock-picks-u-s-equities-canada-bonds-in-2026/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:30:37 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=526692 Tech to drive U.S. stocks, while Canada's superior finances benefit its debt

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