Economic Indicators

Projections of OAS cost ratio indicate stability

However, emerging trends weigh on projected costs

By Staff |November 6, 2023

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Canadian business insolvencies surge almost 42% from last year

Withdrawal of Covid-19 support, higher interest rates and softening consumer spending are challenges

By The Canadian Press |November 3, 2023

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Canada’s jobless rate rises to 5.7% in October

Labour market is softening in the face of higher interest rates

By The Canadian Press |November 3, 2023

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U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in October

A modest 150,000 U.S. jobs were created in the month amid higher borrowing rates

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |November 3, 2023

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