Canada's Consumers Retreat: Retail Sales Slump Signals Economic Slowdown
The latest data on Canadian retail sales for September 2025 has sounded a cautionary note on the health of consumer spending, a crucial component of the nation's economy. The headline decline suggests that elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty are successfully dampening demand, a key objective of the Bank of Canada (BoC).
Canada’s GDP Contracts 0.3% in August: What It Means for the Loonie and Forex Traders Worldwide
Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 0.3% in August, reversing most of July’s modest 0.3% expansion. The decline, driven by weakness in both goods-producing and services-producing industries, highlights the fragility of Canada’s economic momentum as the year heads toward its final quarter.
Canada’s Surprise Job Loss: What It Means for Your Wallet and Forex Trading
Canada Shocked the Markets: 40,800 Jobs Lost in August
On September 5, 2025, Statistics Canada released its latest Employment Change report — and it caught the markets off guard. Instead of creating new jobs in August, the Canadian economy shed a significant number:
Canada Jobs Data Preview: Will the CAD Find Its Footing in Forex?
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is about to face a major test. This week, Statistics Canada will release its monthly employment report—a snapshot of how many jobs the country gained or lost last month. For Forex traders, this isn’t just another data point.
Canada’s Jobless Rate on Watch: Will September Data Lift or Sink the Loonie?
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is once again in the spotlight as Statistics Canada prepares to release its latest unemployment rate report this September. This figure tracks the percentage of Canadians who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
Canada GDP Tomorrow: How It Could Move the Canadian Dollar and Your Wallet
On August 29, 2025, Statistics Canada will release the monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. GDP measures the total inflation-adjusted value of goods and services produced in Canada, offering a broad snapshot of the country’s economic health.