Economic Indicators

End of housing boom a potential risk to GDP

Residential investment has far outpaced business investment

By Katie Keir |July 23, 2021

2 min read

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Yellen outlines to Congress emergency measures on debt limit

The measures would seek to avoid an unprecedented default on U.S. national debt

July 23, 2021

1 min read

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Retail sales dropped 2.1% in May

Sales declined in eight of 11 subsectors, representing 65.6% of retail trade

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |July 23, 2021

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Women accounted for most new EI claims in May: StatsCan

The latest data suggest unequal effects on employment since the pandemic

By James Langton |July 22, 2021

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Financial sector’s credit conditions continue to improve: Fitch

Ratings outlooks are returning to pre-pandemic levels as economic recovery strengthens

By James Langton |July 22, 2021

1 min read

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Small biz launches petition to maintain government financial supports

Only 35% of businesses are back to normal sales levels, the CFIB says

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |July 22, 2021

2 min read

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ECB says low rates to stay until the job is done

Ultra-low interest rates will stay in place until inflation “durably” reaches its 2% target

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |July 22, 2021

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Housing prices coming off the boil: StatsCan

Combination of fewer listings and easing sales activity slows price increases

By James Langton |July 21, 2021

2 min read

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Bank of Canada names new deputy governor

Sharon Kozicki will take on the role on Aug. 2

By The Canadian Press |July 21, 2021

1 min read

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Low-income Canadians more likely to die of Covid-19: StatsCan

New data finds higher death rates among low-income households

By James Langton |July 20, 2021

1 min read

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