Economic pressures hint at slower growth and higher rates
U S indicators show July orders down 3 5 percent and leading indexes slipping 0 8 percent suggesting slower three to six month demand. Gold and silver fall as inflation expectations ease while the dollar weakens and the loonie stays under 81 cents. The piece cautions about real estate acting as a better bet than buying as rates stay high and markets wobble.
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U.S
Commerce Department
Bank action outrageous prompts Humboldt fair revival
Humboldt Agricultural Society faced a sharp cash seizure when Bank of Montreal applied $15 000 from the society's post fair funds to a loan, triggering outrage over lack of notice and consultative steps. The incident contrasts with revived local credit union support and neighborly action across prairie communities including hog barn fire relief and drive-in theatre efforts.
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Bank of Montreal
Humboldt
Robert
Lorne
Elli Schlechte
Melfort Agricultural Society
Grenfell Sun
Hanna Herald
Neepawa
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