Decline was due to decreases in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
Investors greatly concerned about gas prices, unsettled geopolitical climate
Metal, minerals and oil and gas bring index back to just below its all-time record
Improvements in market liquidity has contributed to the decline, says BIS paper
But warns that geopolitical concerns may slow down the pace of global economic integration
Percentage decline the largest since February
But figures still well below average quarterly increases registered in 2005
Sales hit lowest level in 2 1/2 years
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%