Economic Indicators

Retail sales rose in April despite inflation

"The U.S. consumer now appears to be single-handedly keeping the global economy afloat," economist said

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 17, 2022

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Spending shift, business investment to help inflation fight

But risk of recession remains, CIBC's Tal says

By Maddie Johnson |May 16, 2022

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Ranking the risk to mortgage markets

Australia is most exposed to higher rates, a Fitch report said, while Canada ranked fourth

By Staff |May 16, 2022

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Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

CREA said typical discounted five-year fixed rates have leaped from about 3% to 4% in a month

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |May 16, 2022

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