Economy

U.S. job openings fell in September to 3.5-year low

U.S. job openings tumbled last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labour market is losing some momentum. Still, posted vacancies remain well above pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. Labor Department reported Tuesday that the number of job openings dropped to 7.4 million in September from 7.9 million in August. Economists […]

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |October 29, 2024

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American consumers feeling more confident as election day nears

U.S. Conference Board says its consumer confidence index jumped over the past month

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |October 29, 2024

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Trade policy a key concern as dead-heat U.S. election nears

Economist optimistic that CUSMA will hold

By Kevin Press |October 29, 2024

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Wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters

The results show a dysfunctional system, policy analyst says

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |October 29, 2024

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