Core inflation remained persistent, even as energy inflation stayed negative
Employment readings largely stable to close 2023
Unemployment has since increased in Canada, but declined in the U.S.
Food inflation in retreat, energy price pressures negative
Merchandise trade down, services activity flat from previous quarter
Strong U.S. economy single-handedly drives G7 results
More recent data in Canada, U.S. points to rising joblessness
Slowdown in September followed two months of faster price rises
Canada leads G7 after rebounding from early weakness
Weakness in China dragged down overall GDP