U.S. economy grows for second straight quarter
Imports jump 3.9%
Still better than a year ago: StatsCan
Loans more readily available, Bank of Canada says
Sour mood prevails across industries, provinces
Rebound in IPPI the strongest since June 2008
ISM says U.S. manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in more than three years
Gains in most major sectors
Responses on future employment continue to show the largest increase
Volume of sales recovers to pre-recession levels