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Hudson’s Bay Liquidation Marks End of an Era, Thousands of Jobs at Stake

  Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest retail company, is set to liquidate the majority of its stores, leaving thousands of employees facing layoffs. The company, which has been a cornerstone of Canadian retail for over 350 years, recently filed for creditor protection due to financial challenges, including reduced consumer spending and post-pandemic downtown traffic. Starting today, liquidation sales will begin at all but six Hudson’s Bay locations across the country. The six stores spared include flagship locations in Toronto and Montreal, among others. However, the company has warned that these stores could also face closure if a restructuring solution is not found quickly. The liquidation process is expected to impact over 9,000 employees directly, with additional effects on contractors and brand shop-in-shop staff. Many employees, some with decades of service, are grappling with the emotional and financial toll of the closures. The liquidation sales are set to run until June 15, with...
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Reassessment of BoC Rate Cut Expectations After Robust Canadian Jobs Report

The latest Canadian jobs data has led to a significant shift in market expectations regarding the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate decisions. Here’s a concise overview:

  • Unexpected Job Surge: April saw the addition of 90,400 jobs, far surpassing the anticipated 20,000. This robust employment growth has caused money markets to reassess the likelihood of an imminent rate cut by the BoC.
  • Rate Cut Probabilities Altered: Prior to the jobs report, the probability of a rate cut in June was 58%, which has now decreased to below 50%. Markets are now leaning towards a cut in July, with a 70% chance.
  • Economic Indicators: Despite the job increase, wage growth has decelerated to 4.8% annually, the slowest in ten months, hinting at potential slack in the labor market.
  • Market Movements: The Canadian dollar and government bond yields reacted sharply to the news, with the dollar appreciating and the 2-year bond yield rising by 10 basis points.

This data has not only influenced market predictions but will also play a crucial role in the BoC’s upcoming policy decisions. The central bank’s next moves are now being watched closely as analysts debate the timing and necessity of rate adjustments.

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