Economic Indicators

Fed’s new lending program goes “far beyond” usual measures

It's designed for medium-sized companies that don't qualify for other aid

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 29, 2020

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April’s U.S. spending drop worse than revised March figures

Spending by Americans plunged 13.6% in April, after 6.9% slide in March

May 29, 2020

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GDP fell 8.2% in Q1 on back of pandemic

Other factors, including a slide in oil prices, also had an impact

By The Canadian Press |May 29, 2020

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TD’s Q2 credit losses top $3B

The bank recorded a $1.5-billion profit, down from $3.2 billion a year ago

By The Canadian Press |May 28, 2020

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