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Unemployment rate drops in Canada, U.S.

Markets expected to open lower

By: IE Staff
May 7, 2004 May 7, 2004
07:55

North American markets slide

Investors take profits ahead of jobs reports

By: Stewart Lewis
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
16:15

Inflation fears send markets lower

Toronto stocks lower at midday

By: James Langton
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
11:55

U.S. productivity rises in first quarter

Initial jobless claims plunge

By: IE Staff
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
09:50

Ivey purchasing index slips in April

Purchasing activity in the Canadian economy expanded in April, but at a slower pace than the previous month, according to the Ivey Purchasing Managers Index…

By: IE Staff
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
09:40

Value of building permits slides 4.2% in March

Builders back away from non-residential projects: StatsCan

By: IE Staff
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
09:30

Fed chief warns of threat from U.S. deficit

Boomer retirement wave will create "significant fiscal challenges

By: IE Staff
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
09:25

U.S. productivity accelerates in first quarter

Initial jobless claims show bigger drop than expected

By: IE Staff
May 6, 2004 May 6, 2004
07:55

North American markets flat

Modest gains offset by drops in major sectors

By: Stewart Lewis
May 5, 2004 May 5, 2004
15:55

Toronto stocks mixed at midday

U.S markets post small gains

By: James Langton
May 5, 2004 May 5, 2004
11:55

U.S. services sector shows strong growth in April

ISM report surprises Wall Street

By: James Langton
May 5, 2004 May 5, 2004
10:10

S&P gives access to income fund research with redesigned Web site

Stability ratings now available

By: IE Staff
May 5, 2004 May 5, 2004
08:50

Stocks expected to open higher

BCE, Torstar release Q1 earnings

By: IE Staff
May 5, 2004 May 5, 2004
08:10

TSX soars in broad-based rally

U.S. markets muted as Fed holds rates steady

By: IE Staff
May 4, 2004 May 4, 2004
15:50

Federal Reserve holds rates steady

U.S. rates remain at 46-year low of 1%

By: James Langton
May 4, 2004 May 4, 2004
15:15

Toronto stocks rally ahead of Fed decision

U.S. markets subdued at midday

By: James Langton
May 4, 2004 May 4, 2004
12:15

U.S. factory orders jump by 4.3 % in March

Biggest increase since July 2002

By: IE Staff
May 4, 2004 May 4, 2004
10:45

Starts expected to remain strong in 2004: CMHC

Economic growth fuels B.C. housing starts

By: IE Staff
May 4, 2004 May 4, 2004
09:35

Markets expected to open higher

Fed decision on rates due this afternoon

By: Stewart Lewis
May 4, 2004 May 4, 2004
07:55

Bargain hunters boost TSX

But gains slight as investors await Fed decision

By: Stewart Lewis
May 3, 2004 May 3, 2004
16:10

Midday report: Stocks up, but conviction lacking

S&P/TSX up 56 points, Dow up 74

By: James Langton
May 3, 2004 May 3, 2004
11:55

U.S. ISM index edges down

But economists said signs are bullish despite dip

By: IE Staff
May 3, 2004 May 3, 2004
10:51

U.S. manufacturing activity eases

Construction spending rises

By: IE Staff
May 3, 2004 May 3, 2004
09:30

Positive start expected for markets

ISM report on manufacturing on deck

By: IE Staff
May 3, 2004 May 3, 2004
07:55