Stocks are likely to idle at the start of trading, as investors look ahead to more reports on corporate earnings. There are no major economic releases from Statistics Canada this morning.American consumers spent slightly less than expected in December, says the U.S. Commerce Department, but Commerce revised its November numbers with the result showing the […]
Leads Toronto market higher
Canadian manufacturers' prices creep higher
Decision on U.S. interest rates coming this afternoon
Wall Street futures are down this morning as investors continue to await an announcement on U.S. interest rates. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee begins its two-day meeting on monetary policy today, and will release its latest statement on interest rates Wednesday afternoon. The combination of low inflation and sluggish jobs growth in the […]
Overseas markets mixed
Manufacturing shipments slip in November
Index of leading indicators rises in December