Friday, November 28, 2008
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Canada's balance of international payments, third quarter 2008
The current account surplus with the rest of the world narrowed in the third quarter of 2008, as exports slowed and earnings on foreign direct investment declined. On the financial side of the ledger, cross-border direct investment activity picked up while Canadian foreign portfolio investment eased and non-residents reduced their holdings of Canadian securities.
Industrial product and raw materials price indexes, October 2008
In October, the Industrial Product Price Index remained unchanged from September as the strong decline of the Canadian dollar cancelled out the negative effect of falling prices for refined petroleum products. However, the substantial decrease in prices for mineral fuels was essentially responsible for the 12.5% reduction in the Raw Materials Price Index.
Payroll employment, earnings and hours, September 2008
Computer and peripherals price indexes, October 2008
Commercial Software Price Index, October 2008
Poultry and eggs, third quarter 2008
Production and disposition of tobacco products, October 2008
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