Canadian Stocks Remain Firmly Positive Despite Paring Some Gains

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens More Than Expected As Imports Spike

With the value of imports spiking, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in the month of July. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit shot up to $78.3 billion in July from a revised $59.6 billion in June. Economists had expected the trade deficit to increase to $75.7 billion.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected To Two-Month High

A day ahead of the release of the more closely watched monthly jobs report, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended August 30th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims climbed to 237,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000.

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U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Slows More Than Expected In August

A report released by payroll processor ADP on Thursday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month of August. ADP said private sector employment rose by 54,000 jobs in August after jumping by an upwardly revised 106,000 jobs in July. Economists had expected private sector employment to rise by 65,000 jobs.

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U.S. Labor Productivity Surges Much More Than Previously Estimated In Q2

A report released by the Labor Department showed labor productivity in the U.S. surged by much more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens More Than Expected In July

With the value of imports spiking, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in the month of July.

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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected

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Bay Street May Open With Negative Bias On Weak Commodity Prices

The Canadian market is likely to open with a negative bias on Friday, tracking weak crude oil and bullion prices. The focus is on the ADP data from the U.S., due this morning, and the Canadian and U.S. jobs reports, due on Friday, for clues about the rate decisions by the central banks of the two nations.

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U.S. Private Sector Employment Rises Less Than Expected In August

A report released by payroll processor ADP on Thursday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month of August.

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