Economic Indicators

U.S. jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens

The weekly jobs count has mostly fallen steadily since early January

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |September 2, 2021

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Frenzied pace of home sales slows in Vancouver, Calgary in August

Prices continue to rise in both cities as demand outstrips supply

By The Canadian Press |September 2, 2021

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U.S. should prepare for inflation surprise

CIBC's Shenfeld sees two Fed hikes next year

By Maddie Johnson |August 31, 2021

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Small businesses’ Covid debt climbs to $139B: CFIB

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing businesses were least likely to have taken on debt

By Daniel Calabretta |August 31, 2021

2 min read