Huge job gains defy forecasts that higher rates would slow the economy
Both jobless rate and unemployed worker ranks at record lows in December
It was the seventh straight year-over-year slowdown but inflation remains far above the Fed's 2% target
Britain dodged two consecutive shrinking quarters, GDP grew 0.4% in 2022
Protests due to economic stress can spill over to companies' credit quality and ratings, Moody's says
Rebound from zero-Covid policy has been faster than expected, improving GDP prospects
First rise for real incomes since Q1 2021, but results vary across countries
StatsCan research details the disparate impact of rising prices
Unanimous agreement that central bank's action to date had been forceful
Declining energy prices eased inflationary pressure for the second straight month