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Retail sales rose in April despite inflation

Economic Indicators

Retail sales rose in April despite inflation

"The U.S. consumer now appears to be single-handedly keeping the global economy afloat," economist said

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 17, 2022

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Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

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Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

CREA said typical discounted five-year fixed rates have leaped from about 3% to 4% in a month

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |May 16, 2022

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Decorative pattern

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Growth trends remain mostly stable, OECD says

Leading indicators point to stable growth in most countries, but not in Europe

By Staff |May 10, 2022

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U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

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U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

As the Fed's rate hikes take effect, they will make it increasingly expensive to spend and hire

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |May 6, 2022

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