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Canadians expect 2026 to be challenging for their finances: report Canadians expect 2026 to be challenging for their finances: report

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Canadians expect 2026 to be challenging for their finances: report

MNP's consumer debt index improved slightly in December

By The Canadian Press |January 12, 2026

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Canada, U.S. stock markets rise as jobs data from both countries came into focus Canada, U.S. stock markets rise as jobs data from both countries came into focus

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Canada, U.S. stock markets rise as jobs data from both countries came into focus

Investors jobs data as boosting chance of rate cuts

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |January 9, 2026

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Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain

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Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% in December despite job gain

Economy added 8,200 jobs last month, but labour force also grew

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |January 9, 2026

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Canada posted $583M merchandise trade deficit for October Canada posted $583M merchandise trade deficit for October

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Canada posted $583M merchandise trade deficit for October

An increase in imports outpaced the growth of exports in the month: Statistics Canada

By The Canadian Press |January 8, 2026

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