Falling energy prices and insurance premiums have helped businesses ramp up capital investments
But business spending remained strong and manufacturing weakness appeared to moderate
But prices paid by consumers continue upward trend for second consecutive month
Income deficit of US$4.1 billion sets a new record
Industrial production slips: Fed
Canadians have 18¢ of debt for every dollar of net worth
Net liability to foreign residents climbs by $12.5 billion
July shipments highest in 2006: StatsCan
Decline a result of a slowdown in economic activity
Imports from U.S. rise faster than exports