Economy

U.S. 10 days from government shutdown

The GOP-controlled House voted Friday to cripple President Barack Obama's health care law as part of a risky ploy that threatens a partial shutdown of the government.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |September 20, 2013

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Wealthy Americans stacking up

The ranks of the well-off in the United States have increased in size and financial resources, finds the 2013 Ipsos Affluent Survey USA.

By Staff |September 20, 2013

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Inflation slows to 1.1%

The annual inflation rate slowed to 1.1 per cent in August, according to Statistics Canada.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 20, 2013

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France’s tax on rich off the table

French President François Holland is backing away from his election promise to impose a hefty tax on the rich, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |September 19, 2013

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