Mixed signals on U.S. economy
Consumer spending slows, while confidence rises
- By: James Langton
- November 14, 2003 November 14, 2003
- 12:25
Consumer spending slows, while confidence rises
New orders surge 8%
Manufacturing shipments rise in September
Change follows approval of CI acquisition
TSX down 29.71
Deficit widened to $41.3 billion in September
$5.6-billion surplus good news, but came off a poor August
S&P/TSX index off 15 points at midday; Dow down 27 points
S&P/Citigroup Global Equity Indices cover more than 7,500 companies
Jobless claims increase again
Gold hits seven-year high
Canadian dealers now able to set up U.S.-regulated affiliate
U.S. markets higher at midday
Change aimed at simplifying analysis for investors worldwide
Canada's new housing price index up 0.5% in September
Investors look ahead for confirmation of economic recovery
Trading activity light on Remembrance Day
Concerns with liquidity, responsiveness and costs
Investors awaiting economic reports due later this week
Bond markets closed to mark Remembrance Day
Dollar rises on surging housing starts
Air Canada soars on news of Li stake
Urban multiple starts jump more than 5%
RR Donnelley makes offer for Moore Wallace
Merchandise trade figures coming on Thursday