Economic Indicators

Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June

Economic Indicators

Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June

The drop in the deficit came as spending dropped compared with a year ago

By The Canadian Press |August 27, 2021

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Fed on track to slow aid for economy later this year

Economic Indicators

Fed on track to slow aid for economy later this year

Chair Jerome Powell signalled the beginning of the end of the Fed's pandemic response in a Friday speech

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 27, 2021

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Dialing back U.S. economic support becomes more complicated

Economic Indicators

Dialing back U.S. economic support becomes more complicated

The Fed chief has a dilemma: high inflation and a surging virus

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 26, 2021

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Economic reopening sparks job gains, but staff shortages seen too

Economic Indicators

Economic reopening sparks job gains, but staff shortages seen too

Service sector employment rose in June, but job vacancies abound, StatsCan says

By James Langton |August 26, 2021

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