Economy

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

Economic Indicators

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

It's the lowest level in more than a year

By Alex Veiga, The Associated Press |August 8, 2024

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BoC names experts to assess its review of pandemic policy actions BoC names experts to assess its review of pandemic policy actions

Policy

BoC names experts to assess its review of pandemic policy actions

Internal review, external assessment slated to be published toward end of 2024

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |August 8, 2024

2 min read

Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week

Economic Indicators

Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week

It's the first snapshot of the U.S. labour market since last week’s disappointing jobs data for July

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 8, 2024

3 min read

Youth unemployment could be the canary in the coal mine: NBF Youth unemployment could be the canary in the coal mine: NBF

Economic Indicators

Youth unemployment could be the canary in the coal mine: NBF

Weak market signals disinflation, need for more rate cuts, company report says

By James Langton |August 7, 2024

2 min read