Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
Amid weak hiring, household debt concerns, central bank should soften tone, report argues
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, the U.S. government reported
Activity slumped in 2025, despite easing rate environment
Decline may continue this year, before reversing in 2027, 2028: Desjardins
Labour market slack suggests rate hikes can likely wait
Gains for wealthy, high-income households to offset weakening job market
Forecasts revised up as stronger-than-expected Q3 data emerges
The “low-hire, low-fire” job market remains in effect, labour department report suggests