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June Jobs Report: What It Means for the Bank of Canada's July 15 Decision

  Friday, July 10, 2026 Statistics Canada releases its June Labour Force Survey today, and the timing couldn't matter more. This is the last major economic data point before the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision on July 15, 2026 — and whichever way the jobs numbers break, they'll shape what happens to borrowing costs for the rest of the summer. What Economists Are Expecting Consensus forecasts point to a modest but positive jobs report. Economists expect Canada added around 10,000 jobs in June, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 6.6%. That would follow a much stronger May, when the economy added 88,000 jobs and the unemployment rate actually fell by 0.3 percentage points. In other words, June's report is expected to show a cooling-off after May's surprise strength — not a reversal, but a return to a more modest pace of hiring. Indicator May 2026 June 2026 (Forecast) Net Employment Change +88,000 jobs +10,000 jobs (expected) Unemployment Rate 6....

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Sabotage Disrupts France’s High-Speed Rail Network Ahead of Olympics

 

France’s high-speed TGV rail network has been targeted by malicious acts, disrupting some of the nation’s busiest lines just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The state-owned railway operator SNCF reported that arson attacks were carried out to damage their facilities. These coordinated acts of malice have affected several high-speed TGV lines to the west, north, and east of Paris, leading to cancellations and queues at Gare Montparnasse station in the city. SNCF warns that the situation could persist for at least the entire weekend while repairs are conducted. Stay tuned for live updates as authorities investigate this disruption.

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