July's job gains were seen primarily in Ontario and in the service sector
The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%, as the U.S. economy bounces back
The early estimate outpaces the Bank of Canada's most recent expectations
A gap between the vaccine haves and have-nots is expected to widen
Residential investment has far outpaced business investment
The measures would seek to avoid an unprecedented default on U.S. national debt
Sales declined in eight of 11 subsectors, representing 65.6% of retail trade
Only 35% of businesses are back to normal sales levels, the CFIB says
Americans spent more last month on clothing, electronics and dining out
The Fed chair signalled no imminent change to ultra-low interest rates