Economic Indicators

U.S. hiring slowed in August after 2 strong months

America's employers added just 235,000 jobs last month

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 3, 2021

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Business insolvencies hit 35-year low in July

Businesses filed 160 insolvencies in July -- a 28.3% decline compared to June

By Daniel Calabretta |September 2, 2021

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U.S. jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens

The weekly jobs count has mostly fallen steadily since early January

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |September 2, 2021

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Frenzied pace of home sales slows in Vancouver, Calgary in August

Prices continue to rise in both cities as demand outstrips supply

By The Canadian Press |September 2, 2021

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