Canada August factory sales up 1.5% on metals, chemicals
SPY•Canadian factory sales rose 1.5% in August from July, driven by higher primary metals and chemicals sales. Excluding motor vehicles and parts, sales increased 2.1%.
SPY•Canadian factory sales rose 1.5% in August from July, driven by higher primary metals and chemicals sales. Excluding motor vehicles and parts, sales increased 2.1%.
Seasonally adjusted Canadian manufacturing sales increased 1.5% in August from July, as primary metals and chemicals sales rose. Sales excluding motor vehicles and parts were up 2.1%; analysts surveyed by Reuters had forecast a 1.1% increase.