Canada’s Capital Expenditures Propping Up Economy

Canada’s Capital Expenditures Propping Up Economy
Canadian commodity producers are investing at the fastest rate since 2007, a signal resource companies will provide a floor to slowing economic growth as homebuyers and consumers show signs of restraint.
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Stalled investing, diving home sales dampen economy

Stalled investing, diving home sales dampen economy
New home sales fell 12.4 percent in July from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 276,600. That was the slowest pace on records dating back to 1963.
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Investing In The World’s Second-Largest Economy

Investing In The World’s Second-Largest Economy
How can you capitalise on the world’s best growth story?
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For Fed, Revving Up The Economy Is Tougher Than Applying Brakes

For Fed, Revving Up The Economy Is Tougher Than Applying Brakes
The Fed said it will keep investing in Treasurys and maintain its benchmark interest rate near zero. It said the pace of recovery was more modest than anticpated.
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Investing In A Stop ‘N Go Economy

Investing In A Stop ‘N Go Economy
The time to speculate is when speculation ain’t in the air.
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Harry Domash, Online Investing: You don’t have to rely on experts to tell you where the economy is heading

Harry Domash, Online Investing: You don’t have to rely on experts to tell you where the economy is heading
Economic signals were mixed last month. Retail sales, manufacturing and tourism numbers were up in most parts of the country.
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Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy
NEW YORK — Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals. Gross domestic product – Business – Investing – Stocks and Bonds – Equities
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