Economy

Pandemic-related disability support to cost feds $792M, PBO says

About 1.67 million people will receive payments of up to $600

By The Canadian Press |August 26, 2020

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BoC eyes effect on wealth, income distribution in review

The central bank is examining its monetary policy framework

By The Canadian Press |August 26, 2020

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Covid-19 distorting Canadians’ perception of inflation: BoC

The central bank’s deputy governor says the pandemic has widened the gap between perceived and measured inflation

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |August 25, 2020

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Pandemic wreaks havoc on U.S. bank earnings

Profits have slumped 70% year over year as bad loans pile up

By Ken Sweet, The Associated Press |August 25, 2020

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