Trade deficit grows to $3.2 billion in December
Economists had expected a deficit of $2.2 billion, down from $2.7 billion in November
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2018 May 1, 2019
- 13:05
Economists had expected a deficit of $2.2 billion, down from $2.7 billion in November
Global equities continued to provide strong and stable returns
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The S&P/TSX composite index shed 4% on the week
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TSX slides lower
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Higher sales at gasoline stations and electronics and appliance stores
Loonie jumps three-quarters of a cent against U.S. dollar
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