Economic Indicators

290,000 jobs went unfilled in Canada in Q2

While labour market pressures eased somewhat in the second quarter, 290,000 full- and part-time private sector jobs still went unfilled, according to the CFIB.

By Staff |August 22, 2013

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Fed supports tapering in Q2

At their last meeting in July, members of the U.S. Federal Reserve showed support for easing U.S. central bank asset purchases in the second half of this year, reports ft.com. Additionally, the committee estimated “inflation would move back toward its 2% objective over the medium term,” and if it remained below that it “could pose […]

August 22, 2013

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Fewer Americans applying for mortgages, refinancing

Mortgage applications have decreased for two straight weeks, finds the U.S. Mortgage Bankers Association.

By Staff |August 21, 2013

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Canadians to see salaries increase 2.6%

Canadian employees can expect an average salary increase of 2.6% in 2014, finds a survey of public and private sector employers by Hay Group. The projected increase is lower than the projection for 2013 (at 2.9 %) and continues to be relatively close to projected increases of 2.8% for American employees. U.S. average projections are […]

By Staff |August 20, 2013

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