Economy

Deficit hit $120 billion in June: Finance Department

Major financial transfers to individuals were up 193% compared to last year

By The Canadian Press |August 28, 2020

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U.S. consumer spending gets a boost in July

Spending rose by 1.9% for the month

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |August 28, 2020

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Record drop for Canadian economy in Q2

Pandemic caused real GDP to contract by 38.7%

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |August 28, 2020

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Macklem says central bankers must speak simply or risk losing public trust

BoC governor Macklem offered up forward-looking statements in a Friday speech

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |August 27, 2020

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