Canada Job Growth Stalls While U.S. Adds 216,000 Jobs; Telecom and Mining Disputes Heat Up
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Canada's job market was virtually unchanged in December, with unemployment holding steady at 5.8% and only 100 jobs added.
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Telecom services in Canada are still too expensive, according to the industry minister, despite some progress on lowering prices.
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First Quantum's local unit in Panama says it is "deeply concerned" about planned protests to take over its closed copper mine.
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Carrefour has dropped Pepsico products in 4 European countries due to price hikes, but the tactic may have little impact given the power of global brands.
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U.S. employers added a strong 216,000 jobs in December, exceeding expectations, a sign of the labor market's continued resilience.