Economic Indicators

Desjardins projects economic impact of U.S. presidential candidates’ policies

Forecasts are predicated on Congress passing much of each candidate's agenda — an unlikely scenario

By James Langton |October 4, 2024

2 min read

U.S. adds a robust 254,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1%

Hiring gain, up sharply from the 159,000 jobs added in August, was far more than economists had expected

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |October 4, 2024

5 min read

Banks insulated from Middle East conflict, for now

Oil shock, negative knock-on effects are the main risks for banks: DBRS

By James Langton |October 3, 2024

1 min read

Inflation cooled further in August: OECD

Declining energy prices drive rates down, core inflation easing too

By James Langton |October 3, 2024

1 min read