U.S. Federal Reserve pledges to keep rates at record lows
Job market, consumer spending improve
- By: The Associated Press
- April 28, 2010 April 28, 2010
- 13:54
Job market, consumer spending improve
Labour shortages will be “dominant economic trend” until 2030
Largest declines in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan and Alberta
Dollar regains ground
Carney gives no hint to finance committee of when central bank will start raising rates
Investors turn to U.S. dollar amid new worries over Greece’s debt
Dow sheds more than 200 points
Business gives Canadian economy vote of confidence
New York futures down
Canadian dollar slips
Private sector economists raise forecast for GDP growth to 3.1%
Dow futures point to higher open
GDP numbers for Canada, U.S. coming Friday
Budget projects deficit of $54.9 million in 2010-11
Dollar slips below parity
National inflation rate slipped by two-tenths of a point to 1.4% in March
Statistics Canada reports that new car sales boosted February figures
Core inflation rate now well below Bank of Canada’s target
Loonie slips to parity with U.S. greenback
Canadian economy will grow by 3.7% this year, 3.1% next
Initial claims down slightly
Sources of growth shift
Canadian dollar slips
Canadian dollar slips after Tuesday’s big jump
Recovery still vulnerable to rising government debt