U.S. recession fears exaggerated: BMO
Although automobile and housing sales are weak, it’s not enough to tip the economy into a recession
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2006 November 29, 2006
- 17:09
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U.S. economic growth moderate: Fed
Growth in consumer spending offset continuing softness in automobile and housing-related sales
- By: James Langton
- November 29, 2006 November 29, 2006
- 17:01
TSX hits new record high
U.S. markets also rise on economic data
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 29, 2006 November 29, 2006
- 16:50
Canada’s current account balance up $400 million
Third quarter surplus hits $5.1 billion
- By: IE Staff
- November 29, 2006 November 29, 2006
- 12:29
Banks drag TSX down
U.S. markets post modest gains
- By: IE Staff
- November 28, 2006 November 28, 2006
- 16:50
U.S. slowdown unfolding as forecast, Fed chief says
A spike in inflation or a deeper-than-expected housing slump could complicate things for the U.S. economy, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said today. “The…
- By: IE Staff
- November 28, 2006 November 28, 2006
- 13:50
Nasdaq completes integration of newswire
The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. today announced that it has fully integrated its newly acquired newswire and multimedia service. As part of the integration, PrimeZone…
- By: James Langton
- November 28, 2006 November 28, 2006
- 12:20
U.S. existing-home sales rise in October
Consumer confidence, durable goods orders slip
- By: IE Staff
- November 28, 2006 November 28, 2006
- 11:10
World economy facing rebalancing of growth: OECD Economic Outlook
Canada running close to capacity
- By: IE Staff
- November 28, 2006 November 28, 2006
- 09:40
Opening bell: U.S. durable goods orders drop
Consumer confidence numbers on deck
- By: IE Staff
- November 28, 2006 November 28, 2006
- 07:55
Most likely scenario for global financial markets in 2007 is relatively benign, says Citigroup
Equities in many markets should perform well
- By: James Langton
- November 27, 2006 November 27, 2006
- 19:40
Markets close sharply lower
TSX sheds 88 points, Dow down 158
- By: IE Staff
- November 27, 2006 November 27, 2006
- 16:50
Bank of Canada considering overhaul of inflation targeting regime
Will research cost and benefits of lower inflation target
- By: IE Staff
- November 27, 2006 November 27, 2006
- 10:50
Opening bell: Stocks likely to drift lower
U.S. retailers report good start to holiday sales
- By: IE Staff
- November 27, 2006 November 27, 2006
- 08:45
The week ahead: Jobs report on deck
BMO, National and Royal to report earnings
- By: IE Staff
- November 27, 2006 November 27, 2006
- 08:30
Canada’s debt reduction goals may be difficult to achieve, says DBRS
Overall outlook for fiscal position remains very sound
- By: James Langton
- November 26, 2006 November 26, 2006
- 14:50
Opening bell: Crude oil prices jump
U.S. markets to close early
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2006 November 24, 2006
- 08:50
Fiscal update will have little short-term impact on monetary policy
Overnight rate expected to hold at 4.25%, says RBC Economics
- By: James Langton
- November 23, 2006 November 23, 2006
- 18:10
TSX powers ahead to record high
U.S. markets closed for Thanksgiving holiday
- By: IE Staff
- November 23, 2006 November 23, 2006
- 16:45
Ottawa, Bank of Canada renew inflation target
Agreement on 2% target to run until end of 2011
- By: James Langton
- November 23, 2006 November 23, 2006
- 16:35
Flaherty unveils plan to eliminate net government debt
Interest savings to fund tax cuts
- By: IE Staff
- November 23, 2006 November 23, 2006
- 16:10
Early Christmas present for retailers: survey
Confidence in economy likely to translate into good news at the till
- By: IE Staff
- November 23, 2006 November 23, 2006
- 11:20