Economic Indicators

Fed’s Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year

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Fed’s Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year

U.S. consumer inflation was most recently reported at 3.5%

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 16, 2024

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Housing starts down 7% in March: CMHC

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Housing starts down 7% in March: CMHC

Despite month-over-month decline in March, housing starts trending 'at a solid pace': economist

By The Canadian Press |April 16, 2024

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IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter

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IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter

Global expansion being powered by unexpectedly strong growth in the U.S.

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |April 16, 2024

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Annual inflation rate increased to 2.9% in March

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Annual inflation rate increased to 2.9% in March

Gasoline prices rose 4.5% compared with a year earlier

By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press |April 16, 2024

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