Canadian GDP shrinks in Q2 but economists aren’t fretting a recession — yet
Statistics Canada says real GDP declined 0.4 per cent in the second quarter.
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Statistics Canada says real GDP declined 0.4 per cent in the second quarter.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge mostly held steady last month despite President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs, but a measure of underlying inflation increased.
Moving out on your own and becoming self-sufficient is an important and exciting milestone for many young people. Unfortunately, in today’s economy, it’s become harder than ever.
As many young Canadians head off to college and university, some will be fortunate enough to be able to tap into a registered education savings plan.
Back-to-school season is straining most families’ budgets this year, according to a new poll, with 60 per cent of parents saying the cost of supplies has increased since last year.
A majority of Federal Reserve officials found that risks surrounding U.S. inflation outweighed those to employment, minutes of a recent policy meeting showed -- underscoring a central bank divide over the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July rose 6.6 per cent compared with a year ago, continuing an upward trend after the market had slowed in previous months.
A survey shows 34 per cent of renters spend more than half of their income on rent, even as the rental market has cooled off recently.
At a time when Canadians continue to watch their grocery bills soar, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association is asking the provincial government to remove a tax that it believes is driving up food prices.
Canadian job seekers and young workers are struggling through the dog days of summer even as the labour market shows limited strain from U.S. tariffs.
The national average asking rent in July fell 3.6 per cent from a year earlier to $2,121, marking the 10th straight month of year-over-year decreases.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for 100 per cent tariffs on computer chips that aren’t made in the U.S. are stoking confusion among businesses and trading partners.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs -- days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.
The cost of living has long been top of mind for many Canadians, and a new study from Statistics Canada delves into the differences in purchasing power for residents across the country’s provinces and territories as regional economic disparities continue to grow.
An increasing amount of Canadian companies are creating loyalty programs to retain customers and grow market share, and while each new program offers unique perks and benefits, consumers gravitate more towards certain ones.
As economic conditions evolve and regional pressures shift, Canadians are saving more money, but the amount depends on which province they live in, according to a new report.