U.S. economic growth slows to 1.4% in the fourth quarter
Consumer spending rose 2.4%, down from 3.5% in Q3
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:35
Consumer spending rose 2.4%, down from 3.5% in Q3
The energy sector largely lifted the TSX higher
New expenses brought on by tariffs have led these firms to employ fewer workers, accept lower profits
Global real housing prices continue slide that started in 2022
The result compared with a revised deficit of $2.6B for November
Exports rose 6% last year, while imports rose nearly 5%
Shopify shares rose 7.6%, adding the most points to the TSX on Wednesday
The minutes underscored the deeply divided nature of the committee
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New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home
The 48 mining companies on the list accounted for a total average share price increase of 443%
Lower food, gas prices in January helped drive inflation in the U.K. to a 10-month low
The national average sale price in January was $652,941, down 2.6% on an annual basis
AI selectivity in focus among tech stocks
Health care costs are coming in at $432.5M over budget
Sales rose 2% overall to $86.1 billion: Statistics Canada
$6.6B strategy aims to create 125,000 jobs in the next decade
Nearly a third of respondents don't know how long their money will last
Overall outlook has improved from this time last year: Desjardins
Shelter, grocery prices rose at a slower pace: Statistics Canada
The six-month moving average for annual housing starts is down 3.5%
The turnaround follows two consecutive monthly declines
U.S. stocks steadied after a better-than-expected inflation report