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U.S. inflation softens in May, but Fed still expected to hold through summer

June 11, 2025 No Comments

Both core and headline CPI came in below expectations, but economists say tariff risks and solid job growth leave the Fed in wait-and-see mode until fall.

Jobless rate hits 7%, but markets trim odds of July rate cut as job losses come in softer than expected

June 6, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s labour market continued to weaken in May, with the unemployment rate rising to 7%—the highest since 2016, excluding the pandemic years. But the deterioration was less severe than many economists had expected.

U.S. job growth defies expectations again, but tariff risks lurk

May 2, 2025 No Comments

U.S. job growth beat expectations for the second consecutive month, but economists warn the effects of reciprocal tariffs are still to come.

U.S. inflation hits 3%, Fed rate cut likely delayed until December

February 12, 2025 No Comments

U.S. headline inflation rose for the third straight month, raising the likelihood that the next Fed rate cut won’t happen until later this year.

U.S. inflation eased in June: Good news for Canadian mortgage shoppers

July 11, 2024 No Comments

U.S. financial markets got a boost today with a lower-than-expected inflation reading, marking the lowest level since May 2020.

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U.S. inflation softens in May, but Fed still expected to hold through summer

Jobless rate hits 7%, but markets trim odds of July rate cut as job losses come in softer than expected

U.S. job growth defies expectations again, but tariff risks lurk

U.S. inflation hits 3%, Fed rate cut likely delayed until December

U.S. inflation eased in June: Good news for Canadian mortgage shoppers

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