US Incomes Fall, Spending Rises – Wall Street Journal
Economic Times US Incomes Fall, Spending RisesWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—U.S. incomes fell the most in two decades in January as higher tax rates kicked in, though American consumers opted to cut…
Keystone XL won’t boost oilsands growth, U.S. State Dept. says
The U.S. State Department says building the northern leg of TransCanada’s controversial Keystone XL pipeline won’t have a major impact on Alberta’s oilsands development —a finding that might make it…
In His Annual Letter, Buffett Plays Up Newspapers – New York Times
New York Times In His Annual Letter, Buffett Plays Up NewspapersNew York TimesOver the last half-century, Warren E. Buffett has built a reputation as a contrarian investor, betting against the…
US consumer spending edged up 0.2 percent in January while income fell sharply – Washington Post
Philadelphia Inquirer US consumer spending edged up 0.2 percent in January while income fell sharplyWashington PostWASHINGTON — U.S. consumers increased spending modestly in January but cut back on major purchases…
Canada’s economic output shrank in December
Canada’s gross domestic product shrank by 0.2 per cent in December as inventory investment slowed sharply and imports were down. CBC | Business News…
Consumer Spending in US Climbs Even as Taxes Hurt Incomes – Bloomberg
Globe and Mail Consumer Spending in US Climbs Even as Taxes Hurt IncomesBloombergConsumer spending in the U.S. rose in January even as incomes dropped by the most in 20 years,…
U.S. program cuts threaten border pact with Canada
Canada will be watching closely to see whether a massive scheduled budget cut in the U.S. this week will affect the Beyond the Border pact between the two countries, Foreign…
Economy grew slightly in 4Q, revised data show – Washington Post
Los Angeles Times Economy grew slightly in 4Q, revised data showWashington PostThe U.S. economy didn't shrink at the end of last year after all, according to revised government data released…
Slow Going: GDP Growth Inches Up; Claims Lower – CNBC.com
CNBC.com Slow Going: GDP Growth Inches Up; Claims LowerCNBC.comAn applicant stands after meeting potential employers at a Manhattan job fair in New York City. The U.S. economy barely grew in…
CIBC profit slips to below $800 million
CIBC says its net income slipped to $ 798 million in the first quarter of its current financial year, down from $ 835 million a year earlier. CBC | Business…
