Merchandise trade down, services activity flat from previous quarter
Securities sector leads gains for financials
Data shine light on affordability, with most Canadians fearing recession
Jobless claims -- seen as a proxy for layoffs -- dropped by 24,000 to 209,000
Amid growing financial strains, default volume has almost doubled
Strong U.S. economy single-handedly drives G7 results
Report suggests there is no need for further rate hikes
The CPI report Tuesday morning will be followed by the government's fall economic statement
HELOC balances declined, mortgage growth slowed in September
Foreign investors reduce Canadian bond holdings, domestic investors add offshore bonds in September