Economy

Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem

Policy

Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem

Forecasters widely expect the Bank of Canada to lower its policy rate in June or July

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |May 2, 2024

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Jobless claims in the U.S. remain historically low Jobless claims in the U.S. remain historically low

Economic Indicators

Jobless claims in the U.S. remain historically low

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, an example of the U.S. economy’s resilience

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |May 2, 2024

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Greater Vancouver home sales rise in April Greater Vancouver home sales rise in April

Economic Indicators

Greater Vancouver home sales rise in April

Inventory in April reached levels not seen since pandemic

By The Canadian Press |May 2, 2024

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Fed leaves interest rates at two-decade high Fed leaves interest rates at two-decade high

Policy

Fed leaves interest rates at two-decade high

Board says inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 1, 2024

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