The most extended timeframe of uninterrupted stock market gains in US history has been reached. The bull market turned 3,453 days old in August 2018. The incredible run started on March 9, 2009, rising from the Great Recession and the most alarming financial crisis since the 1930s. The steady economic readjustment, along with the extraordinary […]
Highlights from a new survey conducted by The Bank of Canada show the number of companies facing labor shortages has increased to 37 percent, which is the highest rate since 2008. The companies are reporting labor shortages are getting more intense at a rate not seen in over a decade. Firms are expecting future sales […]
The United States wrapped up 2024 with a surprisingly strong labor market, adding more than 2.2 million new jobs over the course of the year. December alone saw the addition of 256,000 jobs, significantly exceeding expectations and confirming the resilience of the U.S. economy. As unemployment dropped to 4.1%, this growth underscores a robust foundation […]
