Quick ReadThe BLS reported 172,000 jobs added in May, but employment is a lagging indicator that often looks healthy while the economy is already deteriorating.Only 9% of small business owners plan to ...

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Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data

OTTAWA — There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession.

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Fresh Economic Data on Tap as Government Reopens

After six weeks of a government shutdown, federal economic data will once again begin flowing this week. On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the monthly jobs report for September ...

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The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data

The US government has reopened following its longest-ever shutdown, setting the stage for the eventual release of the gold-standard federal data that is crucial in analyzing the health and trajectory ...

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Shutdown’s Over—Here’s When the Economic Data Returns

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

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