Economic indicators

Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer confidence wanes with prices still high and signs of a cooling job market

The downturn in spending showed up in the earnings reports of many high-profile retailers

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 29, 2023

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Economic Indicators

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week

Bank earnings continue, with jobs and GDP data later in the week

By The Canadian Press |August 28, 2023

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Economic Indicators

China faces uncertain, slower growth future

Traditional economic drivers have peaked, and headwinds are building, Moody's says

By James Langton |August 24, 2023

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Policy

Global monetary policy going separate ways: Fitch

Emerging markets begin to cut rates as developed markets stuck in hike mode

By James Langton |August 24, 2023

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Economic Indicators

With U.S. economy still humming, are we facing higher-for-longer interest rates?

As central bankers gather at Jackson Hole conference this week, speeches will be scrutinized for hints

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 23, 2023

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Market Insights

Report says detached home prices in Toronto, Vancouver and Fraser Valley down

A drop in prices in the first quarter triggered a surge in home-buying activity in the second

By The Canadian Press |August 22, 2023

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Economic Indicators

U.S. home sales slumped in July as rising mortgage rates and prices discouraged buyers

The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive

By Alex Veiga, The Associated Press |August 22, 2023

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U.K. inflation falls to 17-month low but unlikely to derail another interest rate rise

Annual rate falls to 6.8% largely driven by lower energy prices, according to Office for National Statistics

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |August 16, 2023

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Economic Indicators

Wholesale sales, excluding petroleum products, oilseeds and grains, down in June

Wholesale sales of selected products down 2.8% to $80.5 billion in June, with ag products leading way with 19.4% drop

By The Canadian Press |August 16, 2023

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Economic Indicators

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts fell 10% in July

Seasonally adjusted count of new starts comes in at 254,966 units in July, compared with 283,498 in June

By The Canadian Press |August 16, 2023

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