Economy

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week

Bank earnings continue, with jobs and GDP data later in the week

By The Canadian Press |August 28, 2023

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ECB’s Lagarde says interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation

Her address followed a speech earlier Friday in Jackson Hole by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 25, 2023

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Federal government posts $3.62 billion surplus for April to June

Revenues for the period totalled $110.58 billion, up from $107.88 billion a year earlier

August 25, 2023

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Bond market suggests “soft landing” for U.S.

Narrowing bond spreads signal confidence in borrowers, economy

By James Langton |August 25, 2023

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