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DJI46,910.10+0.76%
GDAXI23,564.01+0.50%
GSPC6,700.47+1.03%
HSI25,834.02+1.45%
IXIC22,397.23+1.32%
N22553,751.15-0.13%
AAPL253.10+1.19%
AMZN209.76+1.01%
CL95.18-3.58%
EURUSD1.1500+0.67%
GBPUSD1.3309+0.65%
GC5,001.60-1.19%
GOOG303.35+0.63%
JPM285.36+0.68%
META625.91+2.08%
MSFT399.16+0.91%
NVDA184.81+2.53%
TSLA397.47+1.60%
DJI46,910.10+0.76%
GDAXI23,564.01+0.50%
GSPC6,700.47+1.03%
HSI25,834.02+1.45%
IXIC22,397.23+1.32%
N22553,751.15-0.13%
AAPL253.10+1.19%
AMZN209.76+1.01%
CL95.18-3.58%
EURUSD1.1500+0.67%
GBPUSD1.3309+0.65%
GC5,001.60-1.19%
GOOG303.35+0.63%
JPM285.36+0.68%
META625.91+2.08%
MSFT399.16+0.91%
NVDA184.81+2.53%
TSLA397.47+1.60%
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Statistics Canada set to report jobs, unemployment data for February

Statistics Canada is set to release fresh jobs data for February this morning.

Mar 13, 2026 &03021313202631; 14:02 UTC www.bnnbloomberg.ca Trending 4/5
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Neutral impact
Sentiment score: 0/100
Moderate impact Immediate effect (hours)
WHAT THIS MEANS
Statistics Canada will release February employment and unemployment data, a key economic indicator that could influence Bank of Canada monetary policy decisions and market sentiment toward the Canadian dollar and equity markets.
AI CONFIDENCE
45% Moderate
SENTIMENT GAUGE
NEWS POWER SCORE
AFFECTED ASSETS
USDCAD
USDCADCurrency
High volatility expected
Canadian employment data directly impacts CAD valuation; stronger jobs data strengthens CAD, weaker data weakens it
S&P 500
^GSPCIndex
High volatility expected
North American equities sensitive to employment trends affecting economic growth outlook and rate expectations
^TSX
^TSXIndex
High volatility expected
Canadian equity index directly affected by domestic employment conditions and BoC policy implications
PRICE HISTORY
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SUGGESTED ACTION
Monitor the actual vs. expected employment figures closely; stronger-than-expected jobs data may support CAD appreciation and reduce BoC rate cut expectations, while weaker data could trigger currency weakness and equity volatility. Position accordingly based on the magnitude of the surprise.
KEY SIGNALS
Employment growth rate vs. consensus expectationsUnemployment rate trendWage growth indicatorsBank of Canada rate decision implicationsCAD strength/weakness signals
SECTORS INVOLVED
Financial ServicesConsumer DiscretionaryTechnology
Analysis generated on Mar 16, 2026 at 14:13 UTC
Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by BNN Bloomberg. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.