Economy

U.S. job openings down in most industries, while layoffs spike Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. job openings down in most industries, while layoffs spike

Layoffs soared by 17.6% in November, driven by job cuts at restaurants, bars and hotels

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 12, 2021

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After a quiet 2020, M&A should rebound this year: report Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

After a quiet 2020, M&A should rebound this year: report

Fiscal stimulus and favourable financing conditions make it a good time for deals

By James Langton |January 11, 2021

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No dividend hikes, share buybacks for banks and insurers until lockdowns end: OSFI No dividend hikes, share buybacks for banks and insurers until lockdowns end: OSFI

Economic Indicators

No dividend hikes, share buybacks for banks and insurers until lockdowns end: OSFI

Executive pay raises also remain on hold for now

By The Canadian Press |January 11, 2021

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Pandemic job concerns could pose problem in long term, Bank of Canada says Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Pandemic job concerns could pose problem in long term, Bank of Canada says

Most businesses don't expect the positive impacts of vaccinations to materialize until later this year

By The Canadian Press |January 11, 2021

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