Wednesday outlook: Stock markets head for positive open after U.S. Fed leaves rates unchanged
U.S. weekly energy report on deck
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- March 17, 2010 March 17, 2010
- 07:45
U.S. weekly energy report on deck
Canadian dollar jumps by more than half a cent on higher commodity prices
StatsCan reports first increase in productivity in four quarters
Oil, metal prices climb higher
Energy stocks shed 1.3% as oil futures drop
Stock market gains, higher real estate prices support wealth of Canadians
Internationalized businesses are better positioned
First line of Iberian sector and NAFTA sector indices introduced
New rules for credit unions could reduce banks’ market share
Poll shows that more households plan to make big-ticket purchases this year
Rising interest rates will make affordability gradually worse: RBC Economics
Warning from Moody’s sparks concerns about sovereign debt
Inflation report on deck
Strength in base metals helps index reach highest close since September 2008
Stocks set to open higher as employment data beats expectations
Unemployment rate slides to lowest level since last April
Positive trade, housing data suggest economic recovery is taking hold
After third straight quarter of gains, wealth remains 21% below pre-recession level
Aging population, expensive drugs are driving up costs for employers
Newfoundland and Labrador set to lead growth as consumer spending rebounds
Chinese inflation data sparks concerns about further tightening
U.S. stocks rise as data shows drop in wholesale inventories
Economists suggest policymakers may need to further tighten mortgage rules
StatsCan expected to report that 15,500 jobs were added in February
Steep rise in Chinese trade figures boosts oil prices