But while June’s drop was milder than expected, economists said the weighting to self employed and part-time positions is not encouraging
Economists say sharper than expected drop for retail sales in April indicates that recovery is not yet underway
But slower pace of employment declines suggests a step in the right direction, economists say
The declines in Canada’s senior stock exchange and the housing sector led the charge, StatsCan reports
Economists expecting central bank to continue to cut rates
Sector rebounds after dismal December
Economists say reality not as strong as data indicates
Lower income workers see little change
Index pushed up by strong housing markets in Prairies
U.S. stock markets pointing lower