Good news on U.S. housing and employment is positive for Canada as well

Alex Carrick, Canadian Chief Economist U.S. home starts in January climbed to 699,000 units seasonally adjusted and annualized, according to a joint press release from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The nearly 700,000 figure was a relatively modest 1.5% gain month to month, but a more impressive 9.9% increase […]

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Latest data on the North American economy has been a tad cheerier

Construction Industry Forecasts Notes from Alex Carrick – Oct 20, 2011 Alex Carrick, Canadian Chief Economist The latest data on the North American economy has been a tad cheerier. While this won’t serve to make anyone giddy with excitement, it will lessen the frowns that have become all too commonplace. For example, U.S. housing starts […]

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