Economic Indicators

Number of workers collecting EI increased in August: StatsCan

Jobless beneficiary ranks expanded for fourth straight month

By James Langton |October 19, 2023

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Energy drives industrial, raw materials prices up

Prices for inputs and manufactured products rose in September, StatsCan says

By James Langton |October 19, 2023

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Net worth of typical U.S. household surges

Wealth for the median household jumped 37% from 2019 to 2022, helping to sustain economic growth

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 18, 2023

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MNP consumer debt index improves, but consumer outlook worsens

51% of Canadians reported that they were $200 away or less from not being able to meet all their financial obligations

By The Canadian Press |October 18, 2023

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