Gains offset July decline
Seven subsectors rise
Six of 10 components continued to expand, the same number as in August
Weakening economy means central bank won’t make a move on interest rates anytime soon
Manufacturing sales rise in August
Coming out of the past recession, many Canadian businesses took deliberate steps to mitigate their risk
But revisions point to healthier economy
Real GDP in the OECD area grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2011
Business confidence weak
Pace of growth in both output and new orders quickened in September