As central bankers gather at Jackson Hole conference this week, speeches will be scrutinized for hints
A drop in prices in the first quarter triggered a surge in home-buying activity in the second
The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive
Lobby group pointed to U.S. downgrade as a warning
Retail sales and bank earnings top this week's releases
HELOC balances decline, cooling credit card and mortgage growth
Energy price increases drove raw materials, industrial prices up
Base metal price outlook weaker, precious metals stronger
Canadian investors bought foreign bonds, driving outflows in the month
Despite headline declines, core inflation proving resilient