Economy

Brexit, Italy, trade: Risks piling up for Europe’s economy

With interest rates at record lows, a downturn could make it hard to stimulate the economy

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |November 16, 2018

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U.S. retail sales rose 0.8% in October

But, going forward, consumer spending may fall

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 15, 2018

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Canadian home sales and prices dropped last month

The housing story across regions is mixed, however

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 15, 2018

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U.S. inflation rose 0.3% in October

Consumers paid more for gas, autos and housing

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 14, 2018

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