Source: The Canadian PressStrong truck sales were the main contributor as the number of new vehicles sold rose 4.2% to 134,845 in September.Statistics Canada reports preliminary industry data indicate the number of new vehicles sold remained unchanged in October.Sales of trucks (which include minivans, sport-utility vehicles, light and heavy trucks, vans and buses) increased 5.8% […]
Exports to the U.S. fell to their lowest level since November 2009
Residential permits up for a second straight month
U.S. economy grows at slightly faster pace in third quarter
Source: The Canadian PressThe Industrial Products Price Index increased 0.2% in September, led mainly by primary metal products.The Raw Materials Price Index declined 0.4%, largely because of significantly lower prices for mineral fuels.Statistics Canada reports the industrial gain was mainly led by primary metal products (up 2%) and, to a lesser extent, by petroleum and […]
First decline since April 2009
Higher sales in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector
Canadian manufacturing, housing, and U.S. retail sales come in surprisingly strong
Sales up 13.9% in motor vehicle manufacturing sector
Exports rise, imports fall