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June Jobs Report: What It Means for the Bank of Canada's July 15 Decision

  Friday, July 10, 2026 Statistics Canada releases its June Labour Force Survey today, and the timing couldn't matter more. This is the last major economic data point before the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision on July 15, 2026 — and whichever way the jobs numbers break, they'll shape what happens to borrowing costs for the rest of the summer. What Economists Are Expecting Consensus forecasts point to a modest but positive jobs report. Economists expect Canada added around 10,000 jobs in June, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 6.6%. That would follow a much stronger May, when the economy added 88,000 jobs and the unemployment rate actually fell by 0.3 percentage points. In other words, June's report is expected to show a cooling-off after May's surprise strength — not a reversal, but a return to a more modest pace of hiring. Indicator May 2026 June 2026 (Forecast) Net Employment Change +88,000 jobs +10,000 jobs (expected) Unemployment Rate 6....

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Erdogan’s Bold Threat: Turkey’s Potential Military Intervention in Israel

 

In a recent and highly provocative statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Turkey might intervene militarily in Israel to support the Palestinians. This declaration was made during a party meeting in Rize, where Erdogan drew parallels to Turkey’s past interventions in Nagorno-Karabakh and Libya.

Erdogan emphasized the need for Turkey to be strong to prevent Israel from continuing its actions against the Palestinians. He stated, "Just as we entered [Nagorno-]Karabakh, just as we entered Libya, we might do the same to them. There is nothing we can’t do. We must only be strong.

This rhetoric has sparked significant concern and backlash. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz compared Erdogan to the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, highlighting the potential for severe geopolitical repercussions. The Turkish leader’s comments come amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, further escalating tensions in the region.

Erdogan’s statements have been met with mixed reactions globally, with many fearing the implications of such a move by a NATO member. The international community watches closely as the situation develops, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict.


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