Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2021, reduces bond buying target

Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2021, reduces bond buying target

The central bank expects inflation to run above 3% for the rest of the year

By The Canadian Press |July 14, 2021

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As Bank of Canada readies rate call, documents suggest feds will watch closely

Economic Indicators

As Bank of Canada readies rate call, documents suggest feds will watch closely

The central bank is expected to reduce its weekly purchases of federal bonds on Wednesday

By Jordan Press |July 13, 2021

3 min read

Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008

Economic Indicators

Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008

The increase has heightened concerns that the Fed might introduce rate hikes earlier than expected

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 13, 2021

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Pandemic side effects deadly for younger Canadians, data suggests

Economic Indicators

Pandemic side effects deadly for younger Canadians, data suggests

Drug and alcohol deaths surged last year for those under 65, the agency reported

By James Langton |July 12, 2021

2 min read