Due to ongoing challenges in the energy sector, overall sentiment was negative in the Prairies
A 10% drop in gas prices compared with last year continues to weigh on overall inflation
The unexpected decline was influenced by weaker sales at gas stations
Sales were up in large urban markets
Prices have risen at a modest annual rate of 1.7% over the past 12 months
As debt grows, more women are filing for insolvency
The seasonally adjusted annual rate fell 2.5%
ISM's non-manufacturing index fell to 52.6 in September, its lowest level in three years
Average hourly wages saw a slight decline
Home prices also rose