Economic Indicators

Household debt rises, but more slowly: StatsCan

Mortgage growth slows as housing markets cool

By James Langton |August 19, 2022

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Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1% in June to $63.1 billion

Inflation was main contributor; volume only up 0.2%

By The Canadian Press |August 19, 2022

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Uptick in business bankruptcies just the tip of the iceberg: CFIB

Amid debt and supply chain issues, business owners struggle to regain revenue

By The Canadian Press |August 18, 2022

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Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting

Concerns about a recession have been eased, for now, by the ongoing strength of the job market

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 17, 2022

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