Economic Indicators

US jobless rate sinks to 4.2% as many more people find jobs

Economic Indicators

US jobless rate sinks to 4.2% as many more people find jobs

The U.S. economy still remains under threat from a spike in inflation, shortages of labour and supplies

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 3, 2021

6 min read

Jobless rate drops to 6% in November as number of long-term unemployed falls

Economic Indicators

Jobless rate drops to 6% in November as number of long-term unemployed falls

Declining unemployment and rising job vacancies could lead to worsening labour shortages or skill mismatches

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |December 3, 2021

3 min read

Insolvencies down again in October

Economic Indicators

Insolvencies down again in October

Both business and consumer insolvency figures were lower

By James Langton |December 2, 2021

1 min read

With inflation pressures rising, Liberals to give budget update on Dec. 14

Economic Indicators

With inflation pressures rising, Liberals to give budget update on Dec. 14

New spending measures could stoke price increases

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |December 2, 2021

2 min read