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INSTANT VIEW-Canada's economy adds few jobs in February; unemployment unchanged
TORONTO, March 7 (Reuters) - Canada's unemployment in February was unchanged from the prior month and new job additions was only marginally up, data showed on Friday, showing early signs of an impact of uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on hiring decisions of companies.The unemployment rate for Fe...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Fed more likely to wait until June to restart rate cuts, traders bet
March 7 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve may wait until June before restarting rate cuts and will reduce short-term borrowing costs a total of three times before the year, traders bet on Friday after the government's monthly jobs report showed US jobs growth picked up in February. Traders before ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
POLL-Recession risks rise for all three North American economies over US tariff chaos
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Fri, Mar 7
Mexico's inflation meets forecasts in February; more rate cuts expected
March 7 (Reuters) - Mexico's annual inflation ticked up in February but met market expectations and remained within the central bank's target range, official data showed on Friday, likely leaving the door open for policymakers to keep lowering interest rates.Consumer prices in Latin America&...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
US Treasury's Bessent says economy may slow as it shifts away from public spending
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the U.S. economy may slow as it transitions away from public spending towards more private spending, calling it a "detox period" needed to reach a more sustainable equilibrium."Look, there's goi...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
