Economic Indicators

Poverty was in retreat pre-Covid, and relief efforts likely prevented its revival

Economic Indicators

Poverty was in retreat pre-Covid, and relief efforts likely prevented its revival

Statistics Canada reported that government supports offset a sharp drop in household income

By James Langton |March 23, 2021

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Fed’s Powell: Public should understand risks of Bitcoin

Economic Indicators

Fed’s Powell: Public should understand risks of Bitcoin

There are risks and benefits to digital currencies, the Fed chair said

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 22, 2021

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U.S. recovery ‘far from complete,’ Powell says

Economic Indicators

U.S. recovery ‘far from complete,’ Powell says

Continued support from the Fed will be required

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |March 19, 2021

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Retail sales fell 1.1% in January

Economic Indicators

Retail sales fell 1.1% in January

But a rebound is expected in February due to eased restrictions

By The Canadian Press |March 19, 2021

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