| Business confidence slid in June quarter BUSINESS confidence fell below business conditions for the first time since the global economic recovery, a survey says. news.com.au |
Soggy crops threaten Man. economies The heavy rainfalls that soaked Manitoba for three days through Sunday will take a toll on cities as well as farms, says a farm policy representative. cbc.ca |
Home loan weakness continues SUSTAINED weakness remains in the home lending sector, giving the central bank room to keep interest rates on hold, economists say. news.com.au |
Single trader caused 'flash crash': SEC A trading firm's use of a computer sell order triggered the May 6 market plunge, which sent the Dow Jones industrial average dropping nearly 1,000 points in less than a half-hour. cbc.ca |
Ont. auto-parts workers rally to protect wages The Canadian Auto Workers Union is moving to counter threats of wage and benefit cuts in Ontario's auto-parts industry by urging employees to participate in a provincewide day of action. cbc.ca |