Canadian Jobs Surprise with Strong 83.1K Increase; Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.9% in June
By tredu.com • 7/11/2025
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Canadian Jobs Surprise with Strong 83.1K Increase; Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.9% in June
Published: July 11, 2025
Category: Economy | Canada | Forex
June Employment Data Beats Expectations
Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 6.9% in June, surpassing analyst forecasts.
Robust Job Growth Boosts Market Sentiment
The net change in employment soared to 83.1K new jobs, a significant rise compared to May’s 8.8K increase. The participation rate also edged higher to 65.4%, up from 65.3% the previous month.
Wage Growth Moderates
Average hourly wages increased by 3.2% year-over-year, easing slightly from May’s 3.5% rise, signaling moderate wage inflation.
Market Impact: USD/CAD Retreats
Following the strong data, USD/CAD pulled back to the 1.3650 region, reflecting improved confidence in the Canadian labor market and prospects for Bank of Canada policy.
Key Points to Watch:
- Upcoming Bank of Canada interest rate decisions
- Further labor market reports
- US-Canada trade developments
- USD strength and global risk sentiment
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