Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Gasoline accelerates inflation

THE RATE of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, accelerated in October, primarily because of gasoline prices.    more >>

Corporate profits stay high

OPERATING profits for Canadian corporations remained at record high levels between July and September. However, growth has stalled.    more >>

Steady gains for retailers

CONSUMERS increased their spending in retail stores for the fifth month in a row in September, especially for clothing, home furnishings and food and beverages.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Smokers and quitters

This week’s Spotlight is on daily smokers who quit and those who have had a relapse. The proportion of daily smokers who have quit has risen steadily, while the proportion of quitters who have gone back has remained stable.    more >>

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