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2003 Weekly Economic Briefings Archives

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Dec. 19 Interprovincial migration turns positive; Inflation tame in BC; Business incorporations trending up; Tourists returning
Dec. 12 BC's merchandise export revenue down in October; Canadian dollar keeps rising in November; Vancouver multiples starts lower BC total in November
Dec. 05 BC employment stable in November; Housing sales lower in November; Non-residential building permits down in October; International tourists returning
Dec. 01 Retail sales down in September; Canadian GDP growth edges up, but remains low
Nov. 21 Inflation stays subdued; US housing starts soar
Nov. 14 BC's merchandise export revenue up in September; Canadian dollar keeps climbing; Vancouver multiples starts push BC to cycle high
Nov. 07 BC employment takes a big jump; Non-residential building trending up;  October housing sales climb higher; Strength across the borders
Oct. 31 Rising Business Formations; Consumer bankruptcies turning 
Oct. 24 Inflation rate remains subdued; Retail sales rise, except in Greater Vancouver
Oct. 17 Bank of Canada not moved by dollar surge; Dollar heading higher; Vehicle sales slip in August
Oct. 10 BC's merchandise export revenue dips in August; Little change in BC employment; Housing starts stay high; Non-residential construction weakening
Oct. 03 BC's population growth still meagre; Housing sales keep rising
Sept 22 Wood price hikes are temporary; Canadian dollar rising again
Sept 12 BC's merchandise export revenues dip in July; Canadian dollar eases again in August; Non-residential building activity remains lackluster; Housing starts upward
Sept 05 BC sees more part-time jobs and labour force participants; Housing sales strong; Economic growth stalls in BC
Aug 29 International visitors to BC up slightly in June; Growth in new business formations stalls; Canada's economy shrinks
Aug 22 Retail sales growth low; Consumer price inflation slows again; B.C.'s merchandise exports rise in June
Aug 15 Multi-units boost July housing starts; NAFTA panel issues softwood lumber ruling; Canadian dollar lower in July
Aug 08 Part-time jobs and labour force increase in BC; July sees record jump in housing starts; Non-residential building activity is lack-lustre
Aug 01 Business conditions slowly improving for BC manufacturers; US recovery unfolding but jobs still disappearing
July 25 Retail sales growth stalled; Consumer price inflation slows again; BC investment intentions up on narrowly based gains; Subsiding inflation opens door to more rate cuts
July 18 Growth stalled in BC's lumber production; Latest NAFTA ruling on US softwood lumber tariffs a draw; Monetary policy reverses direction
July 11 Employment in BC steady in June; Multi-family structures lead BC housing starts higher in June; BC's export growth stalled; Canadian dollar rise continues in June; Bank of Canada on hold
July 04 June housing sales hit year-to-date high; Out-migration to other provinces up in first quarter; B.C.'s population growth slows
June 27 Retail sales down in Vancouver; BC immigration drops in the first quarter; Small business confidence falls in BC; Canada's economy contracts; Stage set for Bank of Canada rate cut
June 20 BC's inflation rate slows in May; Canada's core inflation still moderate; US economic indicators positive
June 13 Third monthly dip in BC goods exports; Canadian dollar rise continues in May; Housing construction strong; US consumer sentiment slips after sharp rebound
June 06 May sees another drop in part-time jobs; Housing sales dip in May; Small rise in non-residential building permits
May 30 Canada's economy slowing; No rate change expected at Bank of Canada meeting
May 23 BC's inflation rate down in April; Retail sales drop in March; Canada's inflation rate plunges, fuelling interest cut speculation
May 16 Gas and mineral prices boost first-quarter BC exports; Canadian dollar rising; US consumer confidence surge a good sign
May 09 April sees a drop in part-time employment; April housing sales steady, prices keep rising; Housing construction expands; Small rise in non-residential building permits
May 02 BC economy under-performed in 2002; US economic growth and dollar down
April 28 BC's inflation rate up again in March; Retail sales rise for second month; US economic growth remains slow
April 17 Canadian dollar hits three-year high; Bank of Canada raising rates; US housing starts rebound in March; Little upside in lumber prices
April 11 BC exports rise on natural gas prices; BC housing starts level in March; Non-residential building permits drop in BC; US consumers perk up
April 07 BC employment jumps in March; March housing sales steady
Mar 28 Retail sales rebound in January; New forest policy reforms for BC; Sawmill productivity surges
Mar 21 BC's inflation rate near 10-year high; Canada and US leading indicators diverge; Same inflation story for Canada
Mar 17 BC's export growth trend remains stalled; Housing starts rise in February; Key US consumer gauge falls
Mar 10 BC employment up in February; Non-residential building permits rise; February housing sales on trend; US jobs plunge in February; Bank of Canada surprises
Feb 28 Capital spending expected to rise; BC wages and workers up in December; Canada's inflation rate hits danger zone - or does it?; Canadian economy ends 2002 on soft note; BC inflation rate temporarily higher
Feb 21 Retail sales down in December; B.C.'s export growth remains stalled; US housing starts remain strong in January
Feb 14 Housing starts level in January; US retail sales on upward trend; US consumer sentiment waning
Feb 07 BC employment in mild decline; Housing sales hold up in January as demand outstrips listings; Non-residential building intentions dip
Jan. 31 BC sees only moderate gains in payroll employment; Canada's economic growth mixed in late 2002; US final quarter shows general weakness but a few bright spots; US housing market not yet spent 
Jan. 24 Inflation stayed moderate in 2002; Retail sales steady in late 2002; Bank of  Canada holds on rate increase; US economy poised to grow
Jan. 17 November exports stay low, prospects for 2003 modest; Latest US economic data generally weak
Jan. 10 BC employment in mild decline; Upbeat year-end for housing sales; Housing starts up 30% in 2002; Private non-residential investment rising