Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Inflation edges up

INFLATION as measured by the Consumer Price Index inched up in November, mainly because drivers were paying much more for gasoline than they were a year ago.    more >>

Second drop in factory shipments

FACTORY shipments fell for the second month in a row in October as manufacturers had to cope with a soaring loonie and record high oil prices.    more >>

Buying into the digital age

CANADIANS bought into the digital age in a big way last year, spending a bundle on devices such as cameras, DVD players and cell phones.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Holiday shopping

This week’s Spotlight is on holiday shopping patterns. The traditional last-minute Christmas shopping spree may not be so last-minute as you think, according to a new study.    more >>

Note: Infomat will not be published on December 28, 2004, or January 4, 2005. The staff of Infomat wishes all our readers a happy holiday.

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