Economic Indicators

Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase

An increase in July's report probably wouldn't be a complete surprise to the Bank of Canada

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |August 14, 2023

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Tough second half ahead for U.S. banks: Fitch

Earnings to remain under pressure as the sector faces slow growth and elevated costs

By James Langton |August 11, 2023

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Rent hit a new high in July

The rise is due to a surge in post-secondary students signing leases, population growth and homebuyers holding off on purchases

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |August 11, 2023

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U.S. wholesale inflation edges up

By all measures, inflation has cooled over the past year, moving closer to the Fed's 2% target level but still remaining persistently above it

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 11, 2023

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