Households’ indebtedness increased slightly in 2025Q2 for a second quarter in a row, but remained close to its lowest level since 2015, if we exclude the pandemic.
Economic News
To help make credit unions innovation ready, Alberta Central’s Chief Economist Charles St-Arnaud shares his analysis of the latest economic news. These commentaries and insights papers will help you understand what economic trends mean and how they could impact your credit union.
Data & Analytics
Explore the analytics and data that are important to your bottom line, with a focus on Alberta communities large and small. Click on the buttons below to open our data portals.
Research & Reports
Alberta Central’s research and reports provide you with access to the information you need, when you need it, with a laser focus on Alberta credit unions and specific topics you and your members care about.
Economic updates
Subscribe now to receive economic analysis, insights and thought leadership from Alberta Central’s Chief Economist Charles St-Arnaud.
|
Economic News
The labour market deteriorates further, putting pressure on the BoC to cut in September
Employment dropped by 65.5k in August, significantly weaker than expected, marking a second consecutive month of decline.
|
Economic News
Core inflation remains sticky, leaving the BoC in wait-and-see mode
Inflation decelerated to 1.7% in July and the Bank of Canada’s preferred measures of core inflation rose slightly to 3.05%, in line with expectations.
|
Economic News
Opinion: If Trump’s trade target is a customs union, Canada will have a big decision to make
Economic commentary provided by Alberta Central Chief Economist Charles St-Arnaud. Read the latest monthly column for the Financial Post: Opinion: If Trump’s trade target is a customs union, Canada will…
Read more >
|
Economic News
Insolvencies rose in June and have been relatively stable over the past year
Insolvencies rose 0.6% m-o-m on a seasonally-adjusted basis (SA) in just, after a drop in May.
|
Economic News
Employment drops in July, but mind the seasonality
Employment dropped 43k in July, much weaker than expected, partly offsetting the strong gain seen June.