Monday, September 25, 2006

Quick Overview

  • A top U.S. Federal Reserve official said on Monday the economy is doing well but inflation remains a concern, in remarks that challenge views the central bank will cut interest rates early next year.

  • The National Association of Realtors said that U.S. existing home sales were at an annual rate of 6.30 million units in August, more than expected. The median home price was down 1.7% from a year ago, the first annual drop in eleven years.

  • Canada posted a C$13.2 billion budget surplus for the 2005-06 fiscal year.

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