IMF fiscal forecast for the U.S. was off the mark
Claims from men, manufacturing sector leading the way
Consumer spending supported by immigration-driven population growth
Decline in raw materials, industrial product prices led by crude oil
Geopolitical uncertainty, trade turmoil could boost gold further
With inflation dropping quickly and growth weak, monetary easing set to accelerate
Balance sheet pressures weaken across most sectors in Q3
Mortgage borrowing powers debt rise, credit card balances up too
Real GDP growth expected to strengthen in year ahead as price pressures ease
Canadian investors add foreign stocks, while domestic debt lures offshore buyers