Canada Leading Indicators: Rose 0.4% in April, matching its increase in March as well as its average gain in 2006. Household spending slowed from its recent torrid pace, while manufacturing continued to recover from a prolonged slump. For the second straight month, none of the three manufacturing components fell. New orders posted the largest gain with a 0.9% increase. Household spending was mixed. Furniture and appliance sales continued to expand steadily. Housing levelled off, largely...