Economy

U.S. consumer prices up 5.7% over past year — fastest pace in 39 years

Price gains in recent months have run well above the Fed's 2% inflation target

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |December 23, 2021

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Canada’s main stock index posts second day of gains after Monday slump

AGF Investments VP weighs in on two-day stock market bounce-back

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press |December 22, 2021

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Government expands aid to workers, businesses hit by Omicron restrictions

The new policy loosens eligibility for Worker Lockdown Benefit through to Feb. 12

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press |December 22, 2021

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U.S. economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate

The United States annualized GDP growth, at 2.3% in Q3, was better than the original estimate of 2.1%

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |December 22, 2021

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