Economy

Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

Sharp difference from last year when the result for the first two months of the fiscal year was a $1.5 billion surplus

July 26, 2024

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U.S. core inflation cools in June

Monthly price rise of 0.1% seen as adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 26, 2024

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Canadians’ gloomy outlook could stall economic growth, promote paralysis

Scotia report offers reality check, calls for positive vision

By James Langton |July 25, 2024

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Payrolls, wages higher in May: StatCan

Labour demand declined, and job vacancies were flat

By James Langton |July 25, 2024

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