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 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.