Home sales tumble
China’s economy now world’s second largest

TSX +24.51 (Reuters) Economic concerns kept the TSX at the break-even level for most of the day

DOW -1.14 The one thing that everybody agrees is a real problem is (U.S.) employment. Until we see that improve, I think you’re going to see a zigzag pattern. said David [...]

What to expect from Bank of Canada? the monetary policy council at C.D. Howe Institute believe a series of overnight rate increases over the coming year are necessary as an emergency approach become less appropriate

TSX -26.18 as gold prices skidded and financial shares fell ahead of the Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement today
DOW [...]

TSX -172.12
DOW -261.41
Dollar -.044c to 96.26cUS
Oil -$.62 to $76.00US per barrel.
Gold +$2.80 to $1,191.00 per ounce
Canadian 5 yr bond yields -.09bps to 2.40. The spread (based on the MERIX 5 yr rate published rate of 4.39%) is above the comfort zone at 1.99
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Kim Covert, Financial Post · Friday, Jul. 16, 2010

Week Ahead: Rate [...]

Realtors to Canadians: Chill out  Association that represents the country’s agents disputes reports suggesting house prices set for big drop

TSX +25.82 a bit of a dead cat bounce thanks to strength in energy shares and healthy bank earnings
DOW -69.30 to 9,974 .
Dollar +.12c to 93.58cUS
Oil +$2.76 to $71.51US per barrel.
Gold +$15.50  to $1,213.30 USD per ounce [...]

Water and Energy Saving Tips for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
The following tips are based on the individual measures being compiled by CMHC for an Energy and Water Efficiency Guide for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings. The Tips highlight ways to save energy and water in apartment buildings along with the costs, benefits and precautions. [...]