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Expect record sovereign downgrades: Fitch

Government supports due to Covid-19 will erode finances worldwide, rating agency says

By James Langton |June 8, 2020

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Better data needed for Covid-related support

C.D. Howe examines fate of workers who remain unemployed after CERB expires

By James Langton |June 8, 2020

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U.S. recession began in February, declares national bureau

It could be the shortest and deepest on record

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 8, 2020

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Homebuilding ‘resilient’ in face of pandemic, says economist

The CMHC forecasts medium-term weakness before a recovery in 2021

By The Canadian Press |June 8, 2020

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Income inequality exacerbated by Covid-19: report

StatsCan finds high-income earners are more likely to be able to work from home

By James Langton |June 8, 2020

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Unrest threatens governments’ finances: Moody’s

Long-term effects depend on whether governments address underlying social trends

By James Langton |June 5, 2020

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U.S. unemployment dipped unexpectedly in May

It fell to 13.3% from 14.7% in April, but is still high

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 5, 2020

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Economy adds jobs, but unemployment rises to record level

Canada’s unemployment rate hit 13.7% in May

By The Canadian Press |June 5, 2020

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Pandemic weighs on mental, physical health, StatsCan says

Find out how your client could be struggling

By James Langton |June 4, 2020

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ECB almost doubles pandemic emergency support program

The central bank says it expects the eurozone economy will contract by 8.7% this year

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |June 4, 2020

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