Retail sales up slightly in August
Consumer spending remains muted
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 25, 2024 October 25, 2024
- 15:35
Consumer spending remains muted
Households' attitudes toward GDP and unemployment still gloomy
Longer-term challenge of aging population gets tougher as policy shifts
IMF fiscal forecast for the U.S. was off the mark
Claims from men, manufacturing sector leading the way
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fall to weakest annual pace in nearly 14 years
Canadian Real Estate Association says pace of cuts could prompt potential buyers to hold off for now
Central bank says its job has shifted from lowering inflation to maintaining it around the 2% target
Industry assets continue to climb, led by market gains, IFIC reports
Organization lowers its estimates for growth in Europe and China
Small- to medium-business owners fear the Canadian economy could become "collateral damage" after election
Including the next generation in family discussions can help advisors build trust and retain clients
Expansion pegged at an annualized rate of 4.6% -- below 5% goal
Federal Reserve research suggests consumer spending is the primary driver of the U.S. economy
Mortgage borrowing powers debt rise, credit card balances up too
Real GDP growth expected to strengthen in year ahead as price pressures ease
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says average is at highest level in 8 weeks — up from 6.32% last week
Liberals won't say if they'll meet target
Report from J.D. Power shows that when it comes to banks, Canadians are focused on fees