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, […]
$6.4 billion worth of permits the highest level since October 2007
April rise higher than forecast
Consumer confidence tumbled in May, hitting the lowest level in at least seven years, the Conference Board of Canada said today.Waning confidence was recorded in every region in the country, but sentiment soured most in Central and Eastern Canada.The think-tank said today its confidence index fell seven points in May to 85.8, the lowest level […]
Manufacturing activity contracts
GDP drops for first time since mid-2003