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Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies and home buyers. The U.S.
Tensions mount as clock ticks down on Air Canada contract talks

Tensions mount as clock ticks down on Air Canada contract talks

TORONTO — Tensions are mounting as a potential pilot strike or lockout at Canada's largest airline is only days away with no signs of a breakthrough in talks.
More layoffs coming for employees who worked at Ontario Science Centre

More layoffs coming for employees who worked at Ontario Science Centre

TORONTO — More workers at the Ontario Science Centre are set to lose their jobs as the abruptly shuttered east-Toronto attraction contemplates a move to a temporary home, potentially in a neighbouring city.
Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income ticked lower in the second quarter. The agency says household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income fell to 175.
US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at historically low levels despite two years of elevated interest rates. Jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 230,000 for the week of Sept.
Parents look to save costs as youth sports programs get more expensive

Parents look to save costs as youth sports programs get more expensive

When Monisha Sharma looked into swim lessons for her daughter, she decided to take an unconventional route to save costs.
Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates next week.
Canaccord Genuity buying Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) Ltd.

Canaccord Genuity buying Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) Ltd.

TORONTO — Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. has signed a deal to buy wealth management business Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) Ltd.
Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale price increases mostly slowed last month, the latest evidence that inflation pressures are cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates next week.
US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at historically low levels despite two years of elevated interest rates. Jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 230,000 for the week of Sept.