TSX down 2.3% for the week
U.S. Commerce Department reports that retail sales grew by 0.4% in July
U.S. employers still cutting jobs
Cisco earnings disappoint
TSX base metals sector drops more than 4%
Commodity prices retreat
Loonie lower on falling commodity prices
Slowing Chinese imports pull commodity prices down
U.S. rate decision set for Tuesday
Commodities prices move higher