Economy

U.S. employers added a modest 175,000 jobs in April

The resilient strength of the job market and overall economy has kept inflation above the Fed’s 2% target

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |May 3, 2024

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Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem

Forecasters widely expect the Bank of Canada to lower its policy rate in June or July

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |May 2, 2024

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Jobless claims in the U.S. remain historically low

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, an example of the U.S. economy’s resilience

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |May 2, 2024

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Greater Vancouver home sales rise in April

Inventory in April reached levels not seen since pandemic

By The Canadian Press |May 2, 2024

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