U.S. economic activity increases unexpectedly
Businesses continue to invest in new technology and equipment, which is helping economic growth
- By: IE Staff
- August 1, 2006 August 1, 2006
- 09:59
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Global markets in for a rough ride
Volatility should continue until rates start creeping downwards
- By: James Langton
- August 1, 2006 August 1, 2006
- 09:40
U.S. economy facing continued inflation pressure
Tropical storm jitters boost oil prices
- By: IE Staff
- August 1, 2006 August 1, 2006
- 07:35
TSX inches up slightly
But U.S. markets dip on higher energy costs
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 31, 2006 July 31, 2006
- 16:09
Alberta’s economy “in a league of its own”
Provinces experiencing varying levels of growth, but all lag Alberta
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2006 July 31, 2006
- 09:22
Economy essentially flat in May: StatsCan
Canada’s economy was essentially unchanged in May after edging up 0.1% in both March and April, but was up by 2.6% from May of last…
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2006 July 31, 2006
- 08:35
Opening bell: Oil prices rise
Teck revises offer for Inco
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2006 July 31, 2006
- 07:30
The week ahead: Employment reports on deck
Earnings season continues
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2006 July 31, 2006
- 07:10
Scotiabank’s commodity price index retreats in June
Metal and mineral index decline at the heart of the drop-off
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2006 July 28, 2006
- 10:25
Opening bell: Inco drops bid for Falconbridge
U.S. Q2 GDP growth weaker than expected
- By: IE Staff
- July 28, 2006 July 28, 2006
- 08:10
NYSE post strong second-quarter net earnings
Stock exchange moves ahead with mergers
- By: James Langton
- July 27, 2006 July 27, 2006
- 16:08
Financials, resources drag TSX down
And Mideast tensions overshadow strong quarterly earnings news in the U.S.
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- July 27, 2006 July 27, 2006
- 15:59
Man Group buys stake in derivatives exchange
Plans are in place to make the market a product incubator and innovator in order to create new listed products
- By: James Langton
- July 27, 2006 July 27, 2006
- 15:42
Bank of Canada releases 2007 policy interest rate announcement dates
Dates run from September through December 2007
- By: IE Staff
- July 27, 2006 July 27, 2006
- 09:33
Commodities and construction to keep Canada moving forward, say Scotiabank economists
The West and the East will continue to drive performance while Central Canada will remain in the slow lane of growth
- By: IE Staff
- July 27, 2006 July 27, 2006
- 09:14
Opening bell: Robust earnings likely to boost stocks
Orders for U.S. durable goods rise
- By: IE Staff
- July 27, 2006 July 27, 2006
- 07:35
Energy, gold stocks boost TSX
U.S. markets finish flat
- By: IE Staff
- July 26, 2006 July 26, 2006
- 15:50
Fed “beige book” indicates slower growth
U.S. consumer spending eases
- By: IE Staff
- July 26, 2006 July 26, 2006
- 14:20
Capital markets experience a tough Q2
Balanced funds posted a median quarterly return of -3.1%
- By: IE Staff
- July 26, 2006 July 26, 2006
- 11:18
Opening bell: Oil prices rise ahead of U.S. inventory report
GM Q2 results better than expected
- By: IE Staff
- July 26, 2006 July 26, 2006
- 07:30
TSX posts another triple-digit gain
Dow climbs in late-session rally
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2006 July 25, 2006
- 16:10
U.S. consumer confidence up moderately in July
U.S. home sales slip in June
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2006 July 25, 2006
- 14:20
Stocks may open mixed
Teck Cominco, CP Rail report big jumps in Q2 profit
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2006 July 25, 2006
- 07:30