Economic Indicators

Federal deficit hits $57 billion nearing halfway of fiscal year

Economic Indicators

Federal deficit hits $57 billion nearing halfway of fiscal year

The amount is $114 billion less than the same period last year, when pandemic spending was high

By The Canadian Press |October 29, 2021

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Energy drives industrial, input prices up: StatsCan

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Energy drives industrial, input prices up: StatsCan

Production disruptions, high demand, push energy prices higher

By James Langton |October 29, 2021

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As inflation bites, U.S. consumers tap savings

Economic Indicators

As inflation bites, U.S. consumers tap savings

Consumer spending growth slows, as incomes drop, BMO reports

By Staff |October 29, 2021

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Small biz needs greater access to government support, CFIB says

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Small biz needs greater access to government support, CFIB says

Only 20% of small businesses in need expect to qualify for new wage and rent subsidies

By Staff |October 29, 2021

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