U.S. Producer-Price Index Fell in June

The producer-price index declined by 0.3% in June, the Labor Department said, after increasing by an elevated 0.6% in May. Analysts had estimated that producer prices held steady last month.

Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged Amid Signs of Economic Recovery

Officials say they are increasingly confident that the economy is on the rebound, although uncertainty remains elevated about the outcome in the Middle East and U.S. trade policy.

U.S. Stocks Higher as Nasdaq Forges Ahead on More Strong Earnings