Economy

Jobless rate remains at record low: OECD

Employment readings largely stable to close 2023

By James Langton |January 18, 2024

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Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses

Almost 900,000 businesses received an interest-free CEBA loan during the pandemic, securing up to $60,000

By Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press |January 17, 2024

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Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says

Sluggish economic growth and the impact of higher interest rates on economic activity have sparked bets on rate cuts

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |January 17, 2024

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Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

The report suggested that shoppers will be able to keep fuelling economic growth this year

By Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press |January 17, 2024

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