The Canadian Press

The composite leading index rose by 1.3% in November, equalling the largest of its six straight increases.

Statistics Canada reports the advance was led by household demand, while the recovery of demand in the United States gave a boost to manufacturing in Canada.

Growth was widespread — for the first time in over two years none of the 10 components declined.

The housing index rose 2.5%, its seventh straight gain.

The leading indicator of the United States advanced 0.7%, its sixth straight increase.

Manufacturing in Canada continued to improve in response to the gradual upturn in export demand, with new orders gaining for the second time in four months.

The ratio of shipments to inventories increased for the fourth consecutive month, with an upturn in shipments reinforcing a steady decline in inventories.

Services employment increased 0.3%, its first advance in over a year.