Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Focus shifts to labour market in inflation fight

Central banks must contend with hot labour market but avoid overtightening

By Mark Burgess |January 10, 2023

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World Bank warning: Global economy is at risk of recession

The global lender slashed its forecast for global growth this year by nearly half to just 1.7%

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 10, 2023

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No negativity bias in economic news coverage, Federal Reserve research finds

Rather, the economy reacts more strongly to negative news

By James Langton |January 6, 2023

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More rate hikes looming, even as energy, supply issues ease

Inflation shifts from goods to services, BMO report explains

By James Langton |January 6, 2023

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Cooler hiring and milder pay gains could aid inflation fight

U.S. unemployment at 53-year low of 3.5%, wage growth at 4.6% in December

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 6, 2023

6 min read

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Europe’s inflation slows again but cost of living still high

December rate of 9.2% down from 10.6% in October but energy prices up 25.7%

By Kelvin Chan, The Associated Press |January 6, 2023

3 min read

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Labour market posts one last surprise for 2022, adds 104,000 jobs in December

Wages up 5.1%, unemployment rate at 5.0%

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |January 6, 2023

3 min read

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Consumer insolvencies in November move closer to pre-pandemic level

Inflation, end of Covid-19 support helped drive the increase

By The Canadian Press |January 5, 2023

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Lower energy exports, higher dollar drive swing in monthly trade balance

Trade deficit returned in November, StatsCan data show

By James Langton |January 5, 2023

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Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023 in hunt for better pay, perks: poll

Confidence in job market remains high among workers with in-demand skills

By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press |January 4, 2023

2 min read

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