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Group 1 - Canada's unemployment rate dropped to a 16-month low of 6.5% in November, driven primarily by a significant increase in part-time jobs, with a net addition of 53,600 jobs for the month, totaling 181,000 since September [1][10][43] - The increase in part-time labor was concentrated in the healthcare and social assistance sectors, while government immigration policies contributed to a reduced labor force size, impacting the unemployment rate [1][34] - The youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) improved, decreasing by 1.3 percentage points to 12.8% in November, marking the first significant improvement this year [2][34] Group 2 - The average hourly wage for formal employees remained steady at a 4% year-over-year growth in November, a key inflation indicator closely monitored by the Bank of Canada [2][35] - Following the employment data release, the Canadian dollar strengthened, and market expectations for the Bank of Canada to maintain interest rates at 2.25% increased to approximately 93% [2][11][35] - The strong labor market data has diminished the likelihood of further rate cuts in 2026, with economists suggesting that discussions about rate hikes may be premature due to ongoing uncertainties in U.S. trade policies [10][44] Group 3 - In the U.S., consumer spending growth slowed to 0.3% in September, reflecting weakened economic momentum amid high living costs and a sluggish labor market [3][36] - The PCE price index rose by 0.3% month-over-month and 2.8% year-over-year, marking the largest year-over-year increase since April 2024, driven by rising energy prices [4][38] - Economic forecasts indicate that consumer spending may remain robust in the third quarter, supporting overall economic growth, despite expectations of a significant slowdown in the fourth quarter [4][39] Group 4 - The Canadian real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with October home sales rebounding, indicating that lower interest rates are beginning to support the housing sector [10][44] - Analysts predict that national home prices, which fell by approximately 3.2% this year, are expected to rise by an average of 1.8% and 3.5% in 2026 and 2027, respectively [10][44] - The Canadian government has committed to investing CAD 280 billion over the next five years, with CAD 25 billion allocated for housing, to alleviate supply constraints [10][44]