Thursday wrap: TSX ekes out modest gain
Investors nervous ahead of Friday’s GDP data
- By: Kristine Owram
- July 29, 2010 July 29, 2010
- 15:42
Investors nervous ahead of Friday’s GDP data
Quick rebound has dramatically improved Ottawa’s treasury, data shows
Freddie Mac reports average rate of 4.54% for 30-year fixed loan
Conference Board highlights Northern Canada’s unique socio-economic conditions
Investors watch for U.S. unemployment report
Wall Street stocks fall on weaker-than-expected economic data
Beige book shows greatest weakness in real estate, construction
U.S. durable goods orders dropped 1% in June
Commodities decline
Premiums and deposits up 33%
Natural Gas Exchange will remain open
Job worries persist despite employment gains
Disruption in global demand, strong loonie, and weak U.S. economic recovery pose risks
Dollar climbs
Dollar moves up
Total filings down nearly 13% from May 2009
Investors await U.S. home sales data
GDP numbers coming Friday
Drop in core inflation gives Bank of Canada breathing room
Euro stress test gives some confidence
Inflation drops to the lowest level in eight months in June
Private demand around the world may not be strong enough to sustain the recovery.
Dollar higher on strong commodities prices
Sales drop in six of 11 retail sectors