Opening bell: Crude prices drop following cease fire in Lebanon
Xstrata shareholders approve bid for Falconbridge
- By: IE Staff
- August 14, 2006 August 14, 2006
- 07:30
Xstrata shareholders approve bid for Falconbridge
Orders must be for 10,000 or more units of a security
Inflation, terrorism fears weigh on U.S. markets
High temperatures drive consumers into shopping malls
U.S. retail sales stronger than expected
U.S. markets end higher
Imports slip for second month in a row
North American stock markets look set to open lower Thursday over renewed terrorism fears. British authorities said they foiled a plot to blow up U.S.-bound…
The S&P/TSX composite index gained 9.97 points, or 0.08%, to 12,008.15. The benchmark index hasn’t closed above the 12,000-mark since May 12.Seven of the 10…
Canada benefits from inflation advantage, says CIBC World Markets
Becomes stock exchange of choice for Jiangsu-based companies
Single detached stats continue to drift lower
Falconbridge board recommends acceptance of Xstrata offer
But the Fed’s interest rate decision drives U.S. markets down
Submissions will be accepted until Sept. 8
But additional firming may be needed in the near future to address inflation risks
July is the 15th consecutive month that the rate has come in below 2.1%
Unlikely that Canadian economy will accelerate given view that U.S. economy will continue to slow
Productivity growth slowed by more than 3% while unit labour costs increased by almost 2%
North American stocks will likely trade in a narrow range Tuesday as traders await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates later today.Most rate watchers…
Canadian markets closed Monday
Offsets from commodity prices and further appreciation in the housing market will be moderating factors
U.S., Canadian unemployment rates increase
News may impact U.S. Federal Reserve Board interest rate decision next week