Forward Guidance
For the week of May 6, 2024Economic Analysis
See all Economic UpdatesJob growth in the U.S. slowed in April
May 3, 2024
Payroll employment growth slowed at the start of Q2, to 175k in April from an average pace of 270k in the first quarter. That pace itself can still be considered as solid, but was below consensus forecast of 245k.
Read ReportU.S. Fed held interest rates unchanged in May
May 1, 2024
The U.S. Fed held the fed funds target rate unchanged (as widely expected) in its May policy announcement, but acknowledged that progress in slowing inflation has stalled in recent months.
Read ReportFeatured Insights
Canadian Housing
Economy and Markets
Provincial Outlook and Fiscal Analysis
Get Email Updates from RBC Economics
As a subscriber to our publications, you will receive an email alert with a link as soon as a publication goes live on our website.
Sign Up to get email updates