Economy

StatsCan tracks economic impact of Covid-19

Certain indicators are already showing the effects of the virus

By James Langton |March 26, 2020

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U.S. economy grew by 2.1% in Q4, as country braces for recession

Many economists are forecasting a record GDP decline for the second quarter of this year

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |March 26, 2020

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Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by Covid-19

Those who lose income will receive $2,000 per month

By The Canadian Press |March 26, 2020

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More than 3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week

Some economists say the nation's unemployment rate could approach 13% by May

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 26, 2020

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