Increased concern about energy prices, impact of Katrina
Trend raises fear of spending slowdown if housing prices stagnate
Stable employment numbers and interest rates keep Canadians optimistic
Businesses remain positive about their investment intentions
Index unchanged from November
Future expectations move upward
Decline sharpest in Ontario
October decline steeper than expected
U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in August, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The consumer confidence index declined to 98.2 in August from a revised 105.7 in July. This is the largest drop in the index since February. The level of confidence is the lowest since May. The reading was below expectations.Economists expected the index to […]
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