Economy

Canada posts $718M merchandise trade surplus for August

Exports of gold and crude oil helped drive results

By The Canadian Press |October 5, 2023

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More evidence U.S. job market remains hot after openings rise unexpectedly in August

American employers posted 9.6 million job openings in August, up from 8.9 million in July

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |October 3, 2023

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Frequent price increases by businesses contributing to sticky inflation: BoC official

Deputy governor says the bank is rethinking its assumptions about what drives inflation

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |October 3, 2023

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Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

Banks and other lenders have been stretching out amortizations to reduce monthly payments

By Ian Bickis, Canadian Press |October 2, 2023

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