Signs of global economic turmoil are being seen from falling stock market and crude oil prices to the weakest Canadian dollar since 2004. (business.financialpost.com)
Their declining currencies against the dollar (8 - 9 percent over the past 12 months), falling stock market values since the beginning of the year and high (India) and rising (Brazil) bond yields are reflecting their funding difficulties. (cnbc.com)
TNS Canada, which also tracks consumer confidence, suggests falling stock markets may also be contributing. (canadianbusiness.com)