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Motor vehicle sales hits record in July, Statistics Canada says

Agency expects dip in August figures

By: IE Staff
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
09:44

Net liability to foreigners lowest in more than 20 years, Statistics Canada finds

Canada’s international investment position improves in second quarter

By: IE Staff
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
09:38

52% of affluent Americans concerned about identity theft, survey finds

Issue is bigger worry than terrorism, says Spectrem Group

By: James Langton
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
09:26

Gold expected to rise above $500 by 2006, GFMS predicts

Price driven by demand for jewellery, inflation anxiety

By: IE Staff
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
09:06

China tops Canada in July exports to U.S.

Canada still leads in year-to-date U.S. sales

By: IE Staff
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
08:26

Fewer than 10% of Chinese investors eyeing Canada, poll finds

Lack information about investment opportunities

By: IE Staff
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
08:07

Wall Street futures suggest strong start for Thursday’s trading

Price of crude oil holds above US$65 a barrel

By: IE Staff
September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005
07:41

Toronto Stock Market rallies, energy sector leaps 2.5%

Crude oil settles at US$65.09

By: Rudy Mezzetta
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
16:15

Canada’s Aaa rating is stable, says Moody’s

Current account surplus is a buffer

By: James Langton
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
15:39

Manufacturing shipments down in July, StatsCan reports

But back orders rise for fifth straight month

By: IE Staff
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
10:50

U.S. manufacturing depressed by Hurricane Katrina

Scarce rise in output disappoints economists

By: IE Staff
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
10:42

U.S. retail sales slumped 2.1% in August

Excluding gas sales, figures even worse

By: IE Staff
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
10:35

Wall Street futures signal strong start to trading

Nikkei 225 index falls on profit-taking

By: IE Staff
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
08:47

Standard & Poor’s announces changes in S&P/TSX Canadian indices

S&P/TSX Income Trust Index debuts after closing Sept. 16

By: IE Staff
September 14, 2005 September 14, 2005
08:32

Toronto market slumps, despite upbeat economic news

Resource stocks drag down S&P/TSX composite

By: Rudy Mezzetta
September 13, 2005 September 13, 2005
16:20

Fund managers’ outlook grows more dismal, Merrill Lynch survey finds

26% expect global economy to weaken in coming year

By: James Langton
September 13, 2005 September 13, 2005
15:13

U.S. inflation barely up in August, Labour Department reports

Producer price hike of 0.6% less than expected

By: IE Staff
September 13, 2005 September 13, 2005
11:33

Canadian employers plan major hiring in 2005, Manpower survey says

26% expect to increase payroll, 10% to cut it

By: IE Staff
September 13, 2005 September 13, 2005
11:10

Canada’s trade surplus hits $5.8 billion in July

Higher than expected, boosted by energy exports

By: IE Staff
September 13, 2005 September 13, 2005
08:21

Indicators lacklustre for North American stock markets

Nikkei 225 hits highest point in four years

By: IE Staff
September 13, 2005 September 13, 2005
08:10

Toronto Stock Market slumps on lower price of oil

Energy index dips 1.29%

By: Rudy Mezzetta
September 12, 2005 September 12, 2005
16:21

Nasdaq cuts listing fees for closed-end funds

National market fee falls to US$5,000

By: James Langton
September 12, 2005 September 12, 2005
12:01

Nasdaq cuts listing fees for closed-end funds

National market fee falls to US$5,000

By: James Langton
September 12, 2005 September 12, 2005
12:01

Nasdaq cuts listing fees for closed-end funds

National market fee falls to US$5,000

By: James Langton
September 12, 2005 September 12, 2005
12:01

Energy stock bargains still exist, survey finds

Iradesso reports on second quarter

By: IE Staff
September 12, 2005 September 12, 2005
11:43