The third quarter GDP reports an economy with stronger growth than expected. Out partners at National Bank Financial Economics offers a thorough analysis that reveals many aspects of our economy remain robust, including: domestic demand fired on all cylinders, consumer demands remains strong, household savings rates increase and inventories continue to be drawn down. Job growth has even outpaced economic growth to this point. These indicators paint a positive picture for 2020 with modest growth projected but recent November 2019 jobs numbers propose a ‘significant fly in the ointment’.
November 2019 Canadian Job Numbers Tumble
Just when it appeared we expected to enter 2020 on a modestly positive keel, the winds of change appear in the November jobs report. The chart below offers a longer term perspective on the recent increase in unemployment. Coupled with the Bank of Canada leaving overnight rates unchanged at 1.75%, the Bank of Canada focused on the resilience of the Canadian economy in their most recent statement.
in November, registering its worst monthly print since the 2008-
2009 recession.