Economic Indicators

U.S. economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 but consumers kept spending

Economic Indicators

U.S. economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 but consumers kept spending

Most economists expect a rebound this quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 28, 2022

4 min read

Recession risk low in Canada barring inflation surprise: report

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Recession risk low in Canada barring inflation surprise: report

Inflation above 7% in the second half of this year would lead to a monetary policy-induced recession, Scotiabank says

By Staff |April 28, 2022

2 min read

Record number of workers eyeing retirement: StatsCan

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Record number of workers eyeing retirement: StatsCan

Pandemic disrupted population growth, but didn't derail aging

By James Langton |April 27, 2022

2 min read

BoC’s an inflation fighter, but battle won’t be painless

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BoC’s an inflation fighter, but battle won’t be painless

Higher rates should cool inflation, but low-income households face pain

By James Langton |April 27, 2022

3 min read