Economy

Canadian small business confidence drops in October as Covid-19 cases rise

The new wave of the pandemic weakened entrepreneurs’ outlook

By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press |October 30, 2020

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Eurozone growth soars record 12.7% but fears grow for winter

Economist warns recovery could “grind to a halt in the fourth quarter”

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |October 30, 2020

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U.S. consumer spending rose a moderate 1.4% in September

Americans have been spending freely on goods while cutting back sharply on purchases in the service sector

October 30, 2020

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U.S. economy grows 33% in Q3 but recovery still uncertain

The economic recovery is slowing as Covid-19 cases increase

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |October 29, 2020

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