Economy

Despite gains, Canadian job market weaker than it looks

Almost all the gains were in the historically volatile education sector, economist explains

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |October 6, 2023

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U.S. employers add a surprising 336,000 jobs in September

This sustained strength makes it likelier that the Federal Reserve will raise its key rate again before year's end

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 6, 2023

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Rising long-term interest rates pose latest threat to soft landing for U.S.

Higher borrowing costs could lead Federal Reserve to forgo another hike

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 5, 2023

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Canada posts $718M merchandise trade surplus for August

Exports of gold and crude oil helped drive results

By The Canadian Press |October 5, 2023

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