Economy

World Bank boosts growth forecast World Bank boosts growth forecast

Economic Indicators

World Bank boosts growth forecast

Strength of U.S. economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |June 11, 2024

3 min read

U.S. corporate bankruptcies show little sign of slowing: S&P U.S. corporate bankruptcies show little sign of slowing: S&P

Economic Indicators

U.S. corporate bankruptcies show little sign of slowing: S&P

High rates, cautious consumers driving insolvency trends

By James Langton |June 10, 2024

1 min read

Canada’s jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May Canada’s jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May

Economic Indicators

Canada’s jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May

Weakening economy and high interest rates push businesses to rein in hiring

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |June 7, 2024

3 min read

Hard-hit sectors likely to bear brunt of foreign worker policy Hard-hit sectors likely to bear brunt of foreign worker policy

Policy

Hard-hit sectors likely to bear brunt of foreign worker policy

Policy would also curb inflation, particularly shelter costs, finds Desjardins

By James Langton |June 6, 2024

2 min read

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