Canadian Markets10-4-2023

 

Canadian Markets The Canadian economy added 35,000 new jobs in March.  The growth is attributed to a rising population creating more demand for jobs despite higher interest rates.  The unemployment rate has been at a near-record low of 5% for four consecutive months.  The population grew by 0.3% in March while employment was up 0.2%.  TSX  20,196.69 0.18% *Canadian stock prices are as of the last close. Data received directly from the references indexes through ICE Data Services