Wednesday wrap: Dollar climbs after Bank of Canada raises key rate
TSX sheds 60 points as investors search for direction
- By: Kristine Owram
- September 8, 2010 September 8, 2010
- 15:49
TSX sheds 60 points as investors search for direction
Central bank could continue to raise rates this year
Governing council gives no hint about plans for future rate decisions
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate a quarter point to 1%
Weak sentiment in Western Canada weighs down CFIB’s index
Canadian dollar falls ahead of interest rate announcement
Companies report difficulty attracting critical skill and talented workers
Canadian dollar loses ground
International issuance falls 23% to lowest level since 2005
Markets could defy September effect
Outlook lowered for 2010 and 2011
Major dealmaking in gold sector
Canadians more optimistic than their southern neighbours
Commodity prices rise
Bank stocks lead TSX even as TD narrowly misses forecasts
Weaker U.S. growth pushing Scotia to lower its GDP forecasts for Canada
Prices have almost doubled from the lows they hit last year
TD misses forecast
Australian, Canadian dollars increase market share
Dow surges into September
Canadian businesses and households ignoring lessons imposed on firms and households elsewhere
Commodities rise on strong Chinese manufacturing data
Loonie slips as economy grows at slower pace
Canadian government bonds will continue to underperform Treasury securities