Economy

Vancouver home sales slid 5% in July, compared to year ago Vancouver home sales slid 5% in July, compared to year ago

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Vancouver home sales slid 5% in July, compared to year ago

And Calgary home sales dropped 10% year over year

By The Canadian Press |August 2, 2024

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U.S. adds 114,000 new jobs in July U.S. adds 114,000 new jobs in July

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U.S. adds 114,000 new jobs in July

Unemployment rate hits 4.3% as interest rates take economic toll

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press  and  Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 2, 2024

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. falls Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. falls

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. falls

The rate dropped to its lowest level since early February

By Alex Veiga, The Associated Press |August 1, 2024

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The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

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The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

There have been job cuts across a range of sectors in the U.S. this year

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 1, 2024

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