Canada's Unemployment Rate Surprises with Unexpected Decline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 05 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Employment Growth: Employment rose by 54,000 (+0.3%) in November, primarily due to an increase in part-time positions, marking the third consecutive monthly gain.
Unemployment Rate: The unemployment rate decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 6.5%, significantly lower than the expected 7%, while the employment rate increased to 60.9%.
Private Sector Performance: Private sector employment saw an increase of 52,000 (+0.4%) in November, while public sector and self-employed positions remained stable.
Year-over-Year Comparison: Despite recent gains, the year-over-year employment rate remained unchanged, indicating a mixed overall employment landscape.
Analyst Views on FLCA
Wall Street analysts forecast FLCA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FLCA is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
