The downturn in spending showed up in the earnings reports of many high-profile retailers
Majority of Canadian businesses still see rising inflation as obstacle, according to a StatsCan survey
Her address followed a speech earlier Friday in Jackson Hole by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Revenues for the period totalled $110.58 billion, up from $107.88 billion a year earlier
Targeted stimulus and consumer spending seen as keys to jump-starting economy
Narrowing bond spreads signal confidence in borrowers, economy
Reiterates the central bank's determination to keep its benchmark rate elevated until inflation falls to 2% target
Traditional economic drivers have peaked, and headwinds are building, Moody's says
Emerging markets begin to cut rates as developed markets stuck in hike mode
All five leaders are said to back the principle of letting in new members, but decision still uncertain
As central bankers gather at Jackson Hole conference this week, speeches will be scrutinized for hints
Consumer spending “continued to sputter” as economic growth weakened
A drop in prices in the first quarter triggered a surge in home-buying activity in the second
The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive
Fund assets rose in July, with ETFs climbing faster than mutual funds
Rising labour costs could mean a harder economic hit to curb inflation, Scotia report says
Lobby group pointed to U.S. downgrade as a warning
Retail sales and bank earnings top this week's releases
Recent rises in home price index erased some of the earlier correction, Teranet–National Bank report said
HELOC balances decline, cooling credit card and mortgage growth
Energy price increases drove raw materials, industrial prices up
Base metal price outlook weaker, precious metals stronger
Canadian investors bought foreign bonds, driving outflows in the month
Despite headline declines, core inflation proving resilient