Economic Indicators

U.S. economic growth for last quarter revised downward

Consumer spending showed a decent gain but was down from Q1

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 30, 2023

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Canadians turn to credit cards as many face payment shock

Total household debt reached $2.3 trillion in Q2, up 4.2% from last year

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |August 29, 2023

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Job vacancies, quits plunge in stark sign of cooling trend in U.S. labour market

The Federal Reserve will likely welcome Tuesday's data

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 29, 2023

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U.S. consumer confidence wanes with prices still high and signs of a cooling job market

The downturn in spending showed up in the earnings reports of many high-profile retailers

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 29, 2023

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