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Monthly provincial prices for farm products in August 2024 have been released. These include prices for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Grains and Oilseeds: * Durum wheat prices decreased for the 11th consecutive month, with a 10.6% drop in Saskatchewan and 7.0% in
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In August 2024, Canada's international merchandise trade experienced notable changes. Imports of goods increased by 0.3% to reach $65.4 billion, while exports of goods decreased by 1.0%, totaling $64.3 billion.
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for Canada remained unchanged in August 2024, as reported by Statistics Canada. The index measures changes over time in the selling prices of new residential houses. Prices were stable in 13 of the 27 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) surveyed. Increases were noted in 8
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2024 has been reported by Statistics Canada. The CPI rose by 2.0% on a year-over-year basis, marking the slowest increase since February 2021, down from a 2.5% gain in July 2024. Key points include: * The deceleration in inflation was influenced by
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Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in July for various agricultural products have been reported. The following details summarize the changes in prices: * Durum Wheat: Prices fell for the 10th consecutive month in Alberta (-11.7%) and Saskatchewan (-9.5%). Year-over-year, Alberta saw a decrease of 17.4% and Saskatchewan
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The Electric Power Selling Price Index for July 2024 has been released by Statistics Canada. This index measures the price variations in electricity sales by distributors to commercial and industrial users across Canada, including regional and provincial data. Key points from the release include: * The index is based on a
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for June 2024 has been reported at 187.1, reflecting a decrease of 1.2% from the previous month. Year-over-year, the FPPI fell by 1.3%, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline and the smallest decrease since the beginning of 2024. Key Details: