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5 Things to Know Today: 68,000 Jobs Lost, a Weaker Loonie and the Oct. 28 BoC Decision

  Oct 12, 2026   Happy Thanksgiving. Canadian markets are closed today, but the numbers that shape your wallet aren't taking the day off. Here are five things to know on Monday, October 12. 1. Canada lost about 68,000 jobs in September, wiping out 2026's gains Statistics Canada reported that employment fell by roughly 68,000 in September, following a 41,700-job drop in August. The unemployment rate edged up to 6.5% from 6.4%. Economists had forecast a small gain. Put the two months together and Canada has lost about 41,200 jobs so far this year, compared with a gain of 211,300 over the same stretch of 2025, according to Reuters. The losses were spread almost evenly between full-time and part-time work and were concentrated in the public sector. Workers aged 15 to 24 lost 48,000 jobs, Quebec shed 49,000, and Ontario's unemployment rate sits at 7.0%, the highest among the large provinces. Average hourly wages were up 2.3% from a year ago. What it means for you: A softening j...
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Global Markets Tumble Amid Tariff-Induced Recession Concerns

                                    

Global stock markets experienced a sharp decline as fears of a global trade war intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of sweeping tariffs has sent ripples through financial markets, with investors bracing for potential economic fallout. The tariffs, which are expected to target a wide range of goods and countries, have heightened concerns about a global recession.

Asian markets led the downturn, with Japan's Nikkei index plunging over 4%, while European and U.S. futures also pointed to significant losses. Investors have sought refuge in safe-haven assets, driving gold prices to record highs and pushing bond yields lower. Economists warn that the uncertainty surrounding these tariffs could dampen consumer and business sentiment, further exacerbating economic risks.

The coming days will be critical as markets await further details on the scope and implementation of these tariffs. Analysts caution that prolonged trade tensions could have far-reaching implications for global economic stability.

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