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Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008 Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008

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Surge in U.S. consumer prices over the past year the highest since 2008

The increase has heightened concerns that the Fed might introduce rate hikes earlier than expected

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 13, 2021

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Is the pandemic over? Great, I quit Is the pandemic over? Great, I quit

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Is the pandemic over? Great, I quit

RBC warns that labour shortages are set to rise as retirements resume and more people are willing to leave their jobs

By James Langton |July 12, 2021

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Fed won’t boost rates, pare bond purchases until economy stronger Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fed won’t boost rates, pare bond purchases until economy stronger

The central bank said in a report that its low-interest-rate policies are providing “powerful support”

July 9, 2021

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Economy added 230K jobs in June, StatsCan says Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Economy added 230K jobs in June, StatsCan says

The number of part-time positions rose, while full-time jobs lagged

By The Canadian Press |July 9, 2021

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