Employment

Population growth the “wrinkle” in BoC’s inflation plan

A growing population has boosted spending and the housing market but could help tame wage inflation, reports say

July 11, 2023

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BoC expected to raise rates again this week, vying to quash inflation faster

Forecasters say the economy has not softened enough for the central bank to back off

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |July 10, 2023

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U.S. hiring slowed in June, but figures still solid

The latest evidence of economic strength makes it all but certain that the Fed will resume rate hikes

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 7, 2023

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U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labour market

The job market's sturdiness has raised doubts about whether a downturn is inevitable

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |July 6, 2023

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