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Employment insurance ranks rise: StatsCan

Economic Indicators

Employment insurance ranks rise: StatsCan

Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July

By James Langton |September 21, 2023

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Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months

Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |September 21, 2023

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BoE joins Fed in keeping interest rates unchanged after inflation declines

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BoE joins Fed in keeping interest rates unchanged after inflation declines

The U.K. central bank kept its interest rate unchanged at a 15-year high of 5.25%

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |September 21, 2023

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Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflation

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Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflation

Policymakers made clear Wednesday that they aren't close to declaring victory over the worst bout of inflation in 40 years

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 20, 2023

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