Economic Indicators

Canada likely needs slowdown to solve labour shortage: TD

Slower growth may be the only cure to the job vacancy issue, a report says

By James Langton |October 31, 2022

2 min read

Key issue as Fed meets this week: When to slow rate hikes?

Some economists say the Fed should soon consider scaling back the fastest pace of rate increases since the early 1980s

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 31, 2022

5 min read

Amid growing criticism, Macklem says Bank of Canada’s independence not under threat

Forecasters are expecting higher interest rates to trigger a recession

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |October 31, 2022

4 min read

Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy

Inflation reached 10.7% in October, the highest since statistics began to be compiled for the eurozone in 1997

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |October 31, 2022

3 min read