Stock markets around the world took a beating today as investors grew ever more pessimistic about the global economy with evidence mounting that a serious slowdown may be under way.  The S&P/TSX composite index plunged 435.89 points or 3.40% to 12,380.13, its biggest 1-day decline since late June 2009.
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The Canadian stock market closed sharply lower Friday as investors sold off stocks amid worse than expected economic figures for Canada and the United States.  Investors also looked for the next move in resolving the U.S. debt crisis.   The S&P /TSX composite index fell 102.16 points to 12,945.63 or 0.78%.   The S&P/TSX lost 549 points [...]

Global stock markets dropped today as relief over the rise of the U.S. debt ceiling was countered by rising worries that economic weakness seen in the 1st half of the year was not just temporary.  The S&P/TSX composite index fell 193.31 points to 12,752.32 or 1.49%.  The S&P/TSX has fallen for 5 [...]