Economic Indicators

Canadians’ appetite for vaccines rose with second wave, StatsCan says

As infections soared, mental health declined and openness to inoculation increased

By James Langton |March 26, 2021

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Federal deficit reached $268B in January

The "deep slide" in the deficit reflects economic deterioration and pandemic response spending

By The Canadian Press |March 26, 2021

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U.S. consumer spending dropped 1% in February

Consumers' spending and personal incomes both fell sharply

By Martin Crutsinger |March 26, 2021

3 min read

Leveraged firms aren’t out of bankruptcy danger just yet, paper warns

The gap between expected and actual insolvencies may shrink

By James Langton |March 25, 2021

2 min read