Fed raises rates by 25 bps
Economic output growing despite rise in energy prices
- By: IE Staff
- November 10, 2004 November 10, 2004
- 14:20
Economic output growing despite rise in energy prices
Fitch Ratings is concerned that the complexity of current derivative accounting standards and the low level transparency create challenges for investors and analysts. It calls…
Investors waiting for Fed decision
Surging oil prices fuel increase
But rate of increase slows in September
Demand for oil drops
Exports decline across the board
Fed decision on rates due today
Focus is on strengthening ties with Chinese stock exchanges and attracting Chinese companies to list in Canada
Canadian markets, fueled by a competing bid for Stelco Inc., finished ahead on the day, while U.S. markets were mostly unchanged in listless trading as…
U.S. tax cut fuels dividend rise
U.S. markets flat at midday
Marsh & McLennan to cut 3,000 jobs
Ontario drops to third place
U.S. markets close flat
First increase since October 2003
Odds of a major market correction are low
Also up: Merchandise trade for Canada and retail sales for U.S.
S&P/TSX up two points; Dow Jones up 73
Amendments intended to provide complete and transparent set of standards
Conference Board forecasts 3.1% growth in 2005
Strong U.S. job creation figures propelled U.S. markets to gains for the ninth straight session, while Toronto markets see-sawed throughout the morning session, held back…
Non-farm payrolls jump by 337,000 in October