Statistics Canada revealed that the unemployment rate rose to 6.8% (Exp:6.6%), the highest since January 2017 (excluding the COVID-19 pandemic), while the economy added 50,500 jobs, 25,500 more than expected. This increase in full-time employment was not enough to keep pace with Canada's population growth, leading to more job seekers.
72316632 : Continue to invest
74146305 : Increase investment.
72269854 Shirley : Very good
74915134 : Gave you reasons to continue investing.
Bobbyjee : rate cut of 50bps is important to brace economy to stand and stay stable in the wake of upcoming US administration and their policies.
_Antonio_ : will try
Gunzito : Everything has its good and bad side.
COCO 2024 : Agreed. I also share this view: a 50 basis point rate cut is very important for supporting the economy and maintaining stability under the influence of the upcoming usa government and its policies.
Living Stone : I am both a discerning investor and a courageous whistle blower who recently experienced job loss as a result of whistle blowing. I am hopeful the new jobless rate will bring innovative opportunities that will elevate my career to new heights and empower me to make even more informed investment decisions.
Eimad : The pain is coming regardless, stop the bleeding by a cut or continue bleeding and needing to do a bigger cut later
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