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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...
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Market Turmoil: Stocks Plunge Amid Renewed Trade War Concerns

    

The U.S. stock market faced a sharp downturn today as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China rattled investor confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by approximately 1,000 points, marking a 2.5% decline. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 dropped 3.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 4.3%.

The sell-off was triggered by the White House's announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese goods, raising the total levies to 145%. This unexpected escalation in the trade war has left Wall Street grappling with uncertainty. Analysts warn that the heightened tariffs could lead to slower economic growth and rising prices, further straining the U.S. economy.

Despite a brief respite in the trade battle earlier this week, today's developments underscore the volatile nature of the market. Investors are now bracing for more turbulence as the trade war continues to unfold.



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