Weak August Jobs Report in Canada Bodes Well for a BoC Rate Cut
Posted by: Ryan Roth
Today’s Labour Force Survey for August was weaker than expected, indicating an excess supply in the labour market and the economy. Employment fell by 66,000 (-0.3%) in August, extending the decline recorded in July (-41,000; -0.2%). The employment decrease in August was mainly due to a decline in part-time work (-60,000; -1.5%). Full-time employment was little changed in August, following […]
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