Canada posts $1.4-billion trade deficit in July
Strong growth in imports indicates rising domestic demand
- By: Megan Harman
- September 10, 2009 September 10, 2009
- 09:24
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Bank of Canada holds key rate at 0.25%
GDP growth in second half of 2009 could beat projections, bank says
- By: IE Staff
- September 10, 2009 September 10, 2009
- 08:43
Thursday outlook: Rate decision on deck
Oil rises above US$72 a barrel
- By: IE Staff
- September 10, 2009 September 10, 2009
- 07:07
Wednesday close: Materials drag TSX lower
Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey offers a mixed view of the U.S. economy
- By: Megan Harman
- September 9, 2009 September 9, 2009
- 16:02
Housing demand bounces back
Housing starts rise in August; improved affordability stimulates market activity
- By: Megan Harman
- September 9, 2009 September 9, 2009
- 09:12
Wednesday outlook: Beige Book on deck
Housing affordability improves in second quarter
- By: IE Staff
- September 9, 2009 September 9, 2009
- 07:00
Tuesday close: Energy stocks carry TSX higher
Oil futures surge nearly 5%
- By: Megan Harman
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 15:53
Canadians boost spending on education
Retailers face a competitive back-to-school shopping season
- By: IE Staff
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 15:20
Economists call for Bank of Canada to hold interest rates steady
Bank expected to maintain conditional commitment to keep target rate at 0.25% to mid-2010
- By: Megan Harman
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 14:19
Value of metals sector M&A activity surges: PwC
But number of industry deals on pace to fall short of 2008 levels by 50%
- By: IE Staff
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 12:38
Building permits tumble in July: StatsCan
Sharp decline mainly a result of strike by Toronto civic workers
- By: Megan Harman
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 10:28
Canadian economic competitiveness improves: World Economic Forum
U.S. falls from top spot on weak financial markets and economic stability
- By: James Langton
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 09:24
UBS upgrades outlook for Canadian economy
Analysts call for Canadian GDP growth of 2.9% in 2010
- By: James Langton
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 09:09
Tuesday outlook: M&A action likely to boost stocks
Oil moves above US$69 a barrel
- By: IE Staff
- September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009
- 07:00
The week ahead: Rate decision coming Thursday
Financial markets closed Monday
- By: IE Staff
- September 7, 2009 September 7, 2009
- 14:04
Friday wrap: Jobs report buoys Toronto stocks
U.S. markets lose ground on the week
- By: Megan Harman
- September 4, 2009 September 4, 2009
- 15:50
Friday outlook: August jobs numbers better than expected
G20 finance ministers gather in London
- By: IE Staff
- September 4, 2009 September 4, 2009
- 08:07
Economy gains 27,100 jobs in August: StatsCan
Unemployment rate edges higher
- By: IE Staff
- September 4, 2009 September 4, 2009
- 07:50
Thursday wrap: TSX soars as gold nears US$1,000 an ounce
U.S. markets end losing streak
- By: Megan Harman
- September 3, 2009 September 3, 2009
- 16:01
Scotia raises forecast for global economy
Fed, Bank of Canada expected to keep interest rates unchanged
- By: James Langton
- September 3, 2009 September 3, 2009
- 15:33
Canadians unconvinced recovery is at hand: survey
Only one-in-10 believe the recession will end in 2009
- By: Megan Harman
- September 3, 2009 September 3, 2009
- 10:00
Recovery arriving quicker than expected: OECD
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday that the global recession is ending a bit earlier than expected, but the recovery will likely…
- By: James Langton
- September 3, 2009 September 3, 2009
- 09:35
Thursday outlook: U.S. jobless claims dip
ECB holds interest rates steady
- By: IE Staff
- September 3, 2009 September 3, 2009
- 07:30
Wednesday wrap: Materials lift TSX to modest gain
U.S. markets end lower for fourth-straight session
- By: Megan Harman
- September 2, 2009 September 2, 2009
- 15:43
Wednesday outlook: Stock futures drop after U.S. jobs report
Bombardier earnings beat estimates
- By: IE Staff
- September 2, 2009 September 2, 2009
- 07:50