Cost of auto insurance continues to race ahead
U.S. consumer prices were steady in October, indicating the recent surge in economic growth isn’t fanning inflation.The U.S. Labor Department says the consumer-price index was unchanged for the first time in five months as a slump in energy and transportation prices offset gains in food and housing prices.The core index, which excludes volatile food and […]
Inventories rise in September
Consumer spending slows, while confidence rises
New orders surge 8%
Urban multiple starts jump more than 5%
Unemployment rate edges lower
Unemployment rate drops to 7.6%
Jobless claims fall
Canada’s lineup of economic data came in on the upside today, with stronger building permits and an improving Business Conditions Index.Statistics Canada reports that in October 34% of manufacturers stated they would increase production in the fourth quarter, while 16% expected to decrease production, leaving the balance of opinion at +18. This represents a 17-point […]