Consumer spending accelerated to 4.3%
C.D. Howe Institute says new deal is “marginally” better than no deal at all
Fund predicts 2.6% growth in U.S., 1.5% in Canada
Growth hit a 26-year low in Q2
Reports indicate Canada’s inflation rate is on target
Central bank also downgraded its global growth forecast to 3%
Fed chair says trade tensions and slowing global growth have weighed on the economy
Upcoming Fed decision will carry considerable weight
Financial firms summarize the outlook for stocks, bonds and global growth
Economic optimism increased in the second quarter