Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer prices shot up 0.8% in April as worries escalate

The increase was the largest monthly jump in more than a decade

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |May 12, 2021

4 min read

As the world shakes off Covid-19, a bigger economic threat looms

The global economy is facing population trends that will hamper growth for years to come

By James Langton |May 10, 2021

3 min read

Financial fallout from Covid-19 hard to judge with government supports in place

The Bank of Canada warned of "zombie firms" as the pandemic drags on

By James Langton |May 10, 2021

3 min read

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in April

The recovery of America's job market hit a pause last month

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 7, 2021

6 min read