The composite index rose by 0.2% in July, after an upward revised 0.3% increase in June, Statistics Canada reported today.The government agency said the components related to consumer spending continued to lead growth, while the housing and stock markets rebounded from their spring slump after leading growth at the start of the year.Partly offsetting these […]
Core rate drops to 1.5%
Declines in automotive and general merchandise sectors offset gains elsewhere
Sales growth slows in second quarter
Decline in U.S. housing permits
Shipments up 0.6% in second quarter
Higher energy prices push consumer prices up 0.4%
Core PPI falls 0.3% in July
High temperatures drive consumers into shopping malls
Imports slip for second month in a row