Economic Indicators

Macklem says central bankers must speak simply or risk losing public trust

Economic Indicators

Macklem says central bankers must speak simply or risk losing public trust

BoC governor Macklem offered up forward-looking statements in a Friday speech

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |August 27, 2020

3 min read

Inflation pick-up won’t push interest rates higher: Fed

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Inflation pick-up won’t push interest rates higher: Fed

The central bank announced a significant change in how it will manage interest rates

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |August 27, 2020

4 min read

U.S. economy dropped 31.7% in Q2

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U.S. economy dropped 31.7% in Q2

The economy struggled under the weight of the viral pandemic

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |August 27, 2020

2 min read

Pandemic-related disability support to cost feds $792M, PBO says

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Pandemic-related disability support to cost feds $792M, PBO says

About 1.67 million people will receive payments of up to $600

By The Canadian Press |August 26, 2020

3 min read