Gains in service sector and goods production
U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 16 years
Fifth increase in seven months
Core inflation rate holds steady
Housing starts decline as industrial output slumps
Core inflation shows modest growth
Broad-based gains led by petroleum products industry
Import prices rise on oil costs
Prices up 5.2% in April
Canada’s trade surplus with the world fell for the first time in four months, declining to $5.1 billion in April from a revised $5.7 billion in March.Exports to the United States increased for the fourth straight month, reaching $30.6 billion, their highest level since April 2007.Meanwhile, imports from the U.S. grew at a faster pace, […]