Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.7% in August, highest level in four years
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose to its highest level in four years last month as the local economy continued to bleed jobs in key sectors such
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Region’s unemployment rate rises for fourth consecutive month in July
The National Capital Region’s unemployment rate rose for the fourth consecutive month in July as the local economy continued to shed jobs. Ottawa-Gatineau’s jobless rate
Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February
The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists’ expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut
‘Unambiguously good’: Inflation slows in February as price growth unexpectedly eases
Canada’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.8 per cent last month, amid sharp declines in cellular and internet services as well as slower grocery
Economic bounceback at the end of 2023 could push back rate cuts, economists say
Canada’s economy appears to have ended 2023 on a stronger note than expected, which economists say could push back the timeline for interest rate cuts
BoC holds key interest rate steady as speculation shifts to timing of rate cuts
The Bank of Canada continued to hold its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping
BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid ‘sluggish’ economy
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as the Canadian economy bends to higher interest rates
Slowdown in inflation supports interest rate pause next week, economists say
Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate slowed to 3.8 per cent in September as prices year-over-year rose more slowly across the economy.
Statistics Canada reports real GDP essentially unchanged in July
Statistics Canada said Friday real GDP was essentially unchanged for the first month of the third quarter, following a 0.2 per cent decline in June.
As inflation jumps to 3.3 per cent in July, economists say uptick is bad news for BoC
Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.3 per cent in July as worries grow that progress on getting prices under control will stall.
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