Growth particularly strong in Japan and the United States
Residential sector remains on a downward trend
Many countries still face a long road back to fiscal health
Canada growth rate back on trend
The gains came as shoppers paid higher prices
Canadian exports still struggling, but S&P/TSX equity index had a strong February
Canada, the United States and Japan all recorded broadly stable, or positive, growth rates in the fourth quarter
Rise in exports a positive sign for Canadian economy
Annual survey indicates capital spending will rise by a mere 1.7%, down from 7.2% last year
U.S. and other improving; Canada slips