6 U.S. retailers set to invade Canada’s malls
Large U.S. retail chains are about to set up shop in Canada, eager to grab a foothold in what they say is a lucrative and underserved retail space. CBC |…
China Export Growth Collapses as World Recovery Slows – Bloomberg
Sky News Australia China Export Growth Collapses as World Recovery SlowsBloombergPlay China's Trade Data Falls Short China's export growth collapsed and imports rose less than estimated in July, adding to…
China Braces for Second Day of Downbeat Data – CNBC.com
CNBC.com China Braces for Second Day of Downbeat DataCNBC.comChina's July exports rose just 1 percent from a year earlier, undershooting forecasts by a big margin and adding to a downbeat…
Canada’s trade deficit almost doubles
The gap between what Canadians import and what we sell to the rest of the world soared to $ 1.8 billion in June, an almost twofold increase from the level…
U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall as Labor Market Mends – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall as Labor Market MendsSan Francisco Chronicle(Updates with economist's comment in fourth paragraph.) Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) — Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment…
Air Canada plans low-cost international carrier in 2013
Air Canada says it is on the runway toward achieving the promise of sustained profits as it pursues new pension relief, aircraft maintenance savings and a plan to launch a…
Refinery damage may take months to repair – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle Refinery damage may take months to repairSan Francisco Chronicle(08-08) 19:36 PDT RICHMOND — The damage caused by a massive fire at the Chevron Corp. refinery in Richmond…
China consumer inflation falls to 30-month low – Reuters
China Daily China consumer inflation falls to 30-month lowReuters* China July CPI up 1.8 pct from a year ago vs +1.7 pct f'cast * July PPI down 2.9 pct yr/yr…
Scotiabank sees 10% house-price decline over 3 years
One of Canada’s largest banks expects Canadian house prices to cool, but says the housing market will avoid a sharp drop like the one that occurred in the United States.…
Starbucks partners to use Square, will invest $25 million – Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk Starbucks partners to use Square, will invest $ 25 millionLos Angeles TimesSquare and Starbucks have announced a partnership that will see the coffee company begin using the start-up's services…
