Slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns have delayed the hoped-for recovery
Data suggests sales will weaken in April amid new Covid restrictions
Canadian bank stocks lured foreign buyers, while domestic investors jumped at U.S. techs
There were employment gains in sectors that were hardest-hit by public health restrictions
Economic shutdowns and restrictions led to a 3.2% decline in consumption last year
The positive result topped expectations
The "deep slide" in the deficit reflects economic deterioration and pandemic response spending
Consumers' spending and personal incomes both fell sharply
Banks are mostly sitting on households' extra cash, research finds
Job openings in healthcare jumped, while vacancies in gyms and restaurants plunged