Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer spending strong as incomes soar

Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer spending strong as incomes soar

Consumer spending rose 4.2% in March, at its fastest pace in nine months

April 30, 2021

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Economy slowed in Q1, says StatsCan

Economic Indicators

Economy slowed in Q1, says StatsCan

Overall economic activity was about 2% below the levels seen pre-pandemic in February 2020

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |April 30, 2021

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Europe’s economy shrank 0.6% in Q1

Economic Indicators

Europe’s economy shrank 0.6% in Q1

Slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns have delayed the hoped-for recovery

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |April 30, 2021

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Loonie hits sweet spot, likely to climb further

Economic Indicators

Loonie hits sweet spot, likely to climb further

The strength of Canadian commodities could continue to drive up the loonie

By Salmaan Farooqui, The Canadian Press |April 30, 2021

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