The Daily Monday, August 17, 2015
Press Releases
August 17, 2015
Canada’s international transactions in securities, June 2015
Foreign investors added $8.5 billion of Canadian securities to their holdings in June, following a $5.5 billion divestment in May. At the same time, Canadian investors acquired $8.6 billion of foreign securities, all non-US instruments.
Retail Services Price Index, first quarter 2015
The Retail Services Price Index (RSPI) rose 0.5% in the first quarter, with 6 of the 10 major retail sectors posting margin gains. This sixth consecutive increase marked a moderation in margin growth compared with every quarter in 2014.
Wholesale Services Price Index, first quarter 2015
The Wholesale Services Price Index (WSPI) decreased 0.3% in the first quarter. Of the eight major wholesale sectors, margins were down in five, up in two and unchanged in one.
Exports of grains by final destination, June 2015
Data on exports of grains by final destination are now available for June.
New motor vehicle sales, June 2015
New motor vehicle sales data for Canada and the provinces are now available for June.
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