Economic Indicators

February housing starts increased 14% from January, finds CMHC

Slower starts have been expected this year as borrowing conditions and labour shortages affect the pace of building

By The Canadian Press |March 15, 2024

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Households owed $1.79 for every dollar of income in Q4

Data from Statistics Canada is lower in Q4 than it was in Q3

By The Canadian Press |March 13, 2024

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U.S. inflation up again in February

Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.3%

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 12, 2024

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Insolvencies expected to stay higher in 2024

Experts say economy still playing catch-up after pandemic lows

By Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press |March 11, 2024

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