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Slower growth in Q1 sets up possible rate cut Slower growth in Q1 sets up possible rate cut

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Slower growth in Q1 sets up possible rate cut

StatsCan said growth in the first quarter was powered by higher household spending

By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press |May 31, 2024

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Former BoC governor warns of low business investment, lost productivity Former BoC governor warns of low business investment, lost productivity

Economy

Former BoC governor warns of low business investment, lost productivity

Investment levels in Canada’s private sector dampened by higher government spending, volatility in U.S. trade relations: Poloz

By Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press |May 30, 2024

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Immigration provides important buffer for Canadian economy: RBC Immigration provides important buffer for Canadian economy: RBC

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Immigration provides important buffer for Canadian economy: RBC

Canada's population size expected to be 2.5% smaller in 2027, compared with original estimates, due to policy changes: report

By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press |May 30, 2024

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The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up

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The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up

Jobless claims for the week ending May 25 rose by 3,000 to 219,000, up from 216,000 the week before

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |May 30, 2024

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