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Emerging market forecasts higher, for now

Moody's boosts 2023 outlook, sees slowing in 2024

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Europe’s economic outlook worsens as high prices plague consumer spending

The European Commission lowered its growth forecast for this year and next

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BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

Overall economic trends point to a slowdown

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Concerns about ongoing inflation pressures weigh on TSX, U.S. markets

Canada's main stock index moved lower Thursday on broad-based weakness

Interest rate hikes might be over but don’t expect housing market to flare up: BMO

Softer jobs market, new listings, restrictive mortgage market all work against housing

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ECB favours faster path to net zero

Higher upfront cost reduces long-term risks for economy, banks

NDP leader calls for Bank of Canada mandate review as key rate holds steady

Ontario and British Columbia premiers also make direct appeals to the bank to not increase rates

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Q&A: What today’s interest rate decision means

Experts weigh in on the Bank of Canada's intentions

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‘Softish’ landing for labour market: TD Economics forecast

Unemployment rate of 6.7% forecast, with anticipated job losses of about 50,000

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Canada posts $987M merchandise trade deficit in July: StatsCan

Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the United States rose to $7.4 billion

Student debt

More post-secondary students rely on parents, stay home to finish school: RBC poll

Report finds about 45% of students expect to graduate with up to $20,000 in debt, a jump from 30% in 2013

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Toronto home sales little changed in August, but expect volatility: board

Numbers reflect higher borrowing costs and uncertainty about the economy

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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says economy is weakening

Central bank says it's ready to raise interest rates further if needed

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Investment industry at “inflection point” with new tech, rate environment: report

The CFA Institute outlined trends for the next decade, including product personalization and active management

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Canadian home prices to be flat this fall amid high interest rates: report

Prices are still expected to rise in Toronto, Calgary and Sudbury

Banks on money pile

Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

Most forecasters are convinced the central bank will stay on the sidelines this week

Wrestling inflation

Inflation ticked higher in July: OECD

Food and energy prices eased, but core inflation remained stubbornly high

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Tight policy to weigh on growth in 2024: Moody’s

Central bankers must remain vigilant amid resilient output and inflation

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Economy contracts in Q2 amid higher rates

Economists see Bank of Canada holding on rates after surprise GDP contraction

Now hiring sign

U.S. adds 187,000 jobs in August

The U.S. Labor Department also finds that wage gains are easing, a trend that may signal cooling inflation pressures

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Ongoing cost of living crisis should trigger another housing benefit payment: Singh

The first $500 top-up was rolled out just before Christmas and distributed $402 million

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Europe’s inflation held steady in August as ECB keeps an open mind on rates

Interest rate decision on Sept. 14 will be data-dependent

India shows impressive 7.8% economic growth in April to June

The country is one of the fastest growing economies of the world

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increases

Economists, traders increasingly believe Federal Reserve won't hike in September

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Current account deficit grows on lower energy, food exports

Foreign investors acquired $54.7 billion in Canadian bonds in the second quarter