Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July
Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates
Signs of labour market slack emerge in the second quarter, StatsCan says
Overall economic trends point to a slowdown
The U.S. Labor Department also finds that wage gains are easing, a trend that may signal cooling inflation pressures
In re-election speeches, U.S. president says his agenda has triggered a resurgence in factory work
Wage growth rebounded in July, rising 5% year over year
The four-week moving average of claims, a less-volatile measure, fell by 5,500 applications to 228,250
But Desjardins analysis also warns of housing tradeoffs
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