Composite leading index lags in September
U.S. trade deficit pushed higher by oil prices
Canada’s rank fell in one competitiveness index and improved in another, according to the Global Competitiveness Report released Wednesday by the World Economic Forum. On the business competitiveness index (BCI), Canada fell from 12th last year to 15th in 2004. On the growth index, Canada improved slightly from 16th to 15th. The forum’s Canadian partner […]
Rising mortgage rates moderate housing demand
Building materials, garden equipment show biggest gains
ISM services index falls for second-straight month
Sharp drop in demand for aircraft
Rising real estate wealth driving gains in consumer spending
Encouraging signs of an improving economy
Consumer sentiment slips