Canada retail sales rise more than expected
August home sales drop more than expected as prices set a record
Tight supply is keeping the pressure on prices. The median price of an existing home sold in August was $416,700, up 3.1% from the same month in 2023. That is the highest price ever for August.
Canada retail sales rise more than expected in July; likely up in August
Canadian retail sales grew by 0.9% in July from June, led by higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, while sales likely climbed further in August, data from Statistics Canada showed on Friday.
Canada Retail Sales Climb 0.9% in July, Seen Up Again in August
Strengthening sales volumes will be welcome news to the Bank of Canada, which has been concerned about downside risks to the economy.
Canada Retail Sales +0.9% In Jul From Jun
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UK retail sales rise by more than expected in August
British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 1% in August and growth in July was revised up, official figures showed on Friday.
Retail sales up 0.9% in July: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales. The agency says sales were higher in seven of the nine subsectors it tracks.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.9% at $66.4B in July
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales.
Canadian retail sales beat July estimates, seen up further in August
Canadian retail sales grew by 0.9% in July from June, led by higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, while sales likely climbed further in August, data from Statistics Canada showed on Friday.
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Existing-home sales dipped 2.5% in August, NAR says
Existing-home sales fell nationwide in August, according to a report Sept. 19 from the National Association of Realtors.
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Home sales fell in August despite easing rates, greater supply of homes
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Metro Phoenix home sales fall and prices flat in August. Forecast for September?
Metro Phoenix’s median home price was flat at $440,000 last month compared to July. But it’s up from $435,000 a year ago.