Fed minutes hint at difficulty in further rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials have signaled that further interest rate cuts are likely on hold due to slowing inflation and a robust U.S. economy, though
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Canada adds 47,000 jobs; unemployment drops to 6.5%.
The Bank of Canada’s case for gradual rate cuts may raise hopes of a softer economic recovery.
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Skilled Labour Shortages Impacting Regina’s Economy Nearly $500 Million: Report
The report suggests approximately 4,400 job vacancies exist in the city as of mid-2023.
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Breakthrough in corporate tax reform as 136 nations sign global overture.
Taxing rights on $125 billion of profits will shift to countries where big multinationals earn their income.
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Companies are shifting their supply chain strategies from “just in time” to “just in case” due to recent disruptions.
The rise in demand for localized products and services aligns with a growing concern for environmental sustainability. Efforts to reduce carbon
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Economist forecasts significantly underestimated US job growth in recent report.
Strikes and recent hurricanes may have muddied employment data in some areas, however, a low jobless rate indicates that the labor market remains healthy
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A Sinking Dollar Leaves Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau With Another Legacy Issue
The Canadian dollar’s value has been declining due to slow economic growth, the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, and historically low interest rates.
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Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate Again, Signals Potential for Further Reductions Ahead
The central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 4.5%. This move is a key step in stimulating economic growth and stabilizing inflation rates.
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Trudeau Leaves Canada in Suspense as Anxious Liberals Urge Him to Resign
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has largely gone missing from public view since December 16, after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced
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Howard Levitt warns that a middle management job purge is looming in Canada
US economic trends are expected to worsen in Canada due to a deteriorating business climate for local corporations that face increased competition from
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