Economy

Households face tougher months ahead: Fitch

Insolvencies, credit risks set to rise as supports, deferrals wane

By James Langton |August 14, 2020

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Americans spent more at retail stores in July

Retail purchases rose by a seasonally adjusted 1.2% last month

By The Associated Press |August 14, 2020

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Record gain for manufacturing sales in June: StatsCan

Sales climbed a record 20.7% in June, though they're still below their pre-pandemic level

By The Canadian Press |August 14, 2020

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Budget watchdog says Covid-19 wage subsidy might cost less than predicted

Subsidizing wages for companies during the pandemic will cost $67.9 billion through the end of December

By The Canadian Press |August 13, 2020

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