Economic Indicators

Retail sales fell 5.7% in April amid pandemic’s third wave

The monthly drop was the largest since the pandemic began

By The Canadian Press |June 23, 2021

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Fed’s Powell says high inflation is temporary

Powell's comments come as financial markets struggle to interpret the Fed’s recent moves

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 22, 2021

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Expect prices to rise faster south of the border: CIBC

A new report predicts inflation won’t be as high in Canada as it is in the U.S.

By Staff |June 22, 2021

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Entrepreneurs optimistic in face of pandemic challenges: survey

As many small businesses struggle, an RBC poll shows more people aspiring to be entrepreneurs

By Staff |June 22, 2021

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