Economic Indicators

Leading indicators take a turn for the worse: OECD

Forward-looking metrics signal slowing in Canada, Europe, U.K.

By James Langton |June 13, 2022

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Demise of ultra-long bond signals strong budget conditions: NBF

Reduced government financing needs underlies shifts in issuance

By James Langton |June 10, 2022

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Pandemic didn’t accelerate retirement after all: BMO

Changes to office life look permanent, but shifts in workforce do not

By James Langton |June 10, 2022

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Unemployment rate falls to new record low as wages ramp up: StatsCan

Average hourly wages for all employees rose 3.9% on a year-over-year basis in May

By The Canadian Press |June 10, 2022

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U.S. inflation hit a new 40-year high last month of 8.6%

The figure will heighten pressure on the Federal Reserve to continue raising rates aggressively

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 10, 2022

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Prepare for riskier, more volatile future, Poloz says

Clients face a "rising tide" of risk in the coming years, the former BoC governor said at Franklin Templeton's symposium

By Michelle Schriver |June 9, 2022

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Rumbling tummies a bigger worry than pump prices: StatsCan

High food prices cutting into household finances

By Staff |June 9, 2022

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Bank of Canada says household debt and home prices key risks for financial system

Assessing the vulnerabilities from high household debt has become more complex over the past two years

By The Canadian Press |June 9, 2022

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Europe’s central bank to hike rates in July for first time in 11 years

The ECB will raise rates by a quarter-point in July and left open the possibility of a more drastic, half-point hike in September

By The Associated Press |June 9, 2022

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OECD slashes global economic outlook on Russia-Ukraine war

The organization expects the global economy to expand 3% in 2022, down from the 4.5% it predicted in December

By Kelvin Chan, The Associated Press |June 8, 2022

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