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The U.S. economy grew at a modest 2% annual pace in the first quarter of 2026, recovering from a weak 0.5% expansion in the previous quarter after the government shutdown. Growth was supported by a sharp rise in government spending and an 8.7% increase in business investment...

The healthcare sector posts the biggest job gains, with 76,000 positions The US economy added higher-than-forecast jobs in March, signaling resilience in the labor market despite concerns that the Middle East conflict could weigh on hiring, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showed. The strong reading follows a weak February, which was impacted by

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here . Welcome to The Logoff: The fundamentals of the American economy are…starting to look a little concerning. What happened? On Friday, we learned that the US economy

As the ink dries on the latest uranium agreement between India and Canada, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is praising the energy partnership, saying it is good for the province’s economy. “It’s going to be good for the electricity outbuild here in India as well as good for the economy and good for Northern Saskatchewan and

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, in a report that was weaker than expected. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics also showed a revision to previous month’s data, now showing a loss of 17,000 jobs in December and a gain of 126,000 jobs

Exports surged 8.8%, and imports fell 4.7%, boosting GDP | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE/Reuters The US economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as consumer and government spending, as well as exports, all grew. US gross domestic product from July

Getting caught up on a week that got away, or tuning back in as summer winds down? Here’s your weekly digest of The Globe’s most essential business and investing stories, with insights and analysis from the pros, stock tips, portfolio strategies and more. Canada’s economy contracts sharply in second quarter as tariffs hit exports Open

An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows a logistic drone flying in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun) WUHAN, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Ten new drone routes linking Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang in Wuhan were officially put into operation on Monday.  The low-altitude flying service consists of a digital real-time dispatching