February 16, 2024 13:49 GMT
Dec Wholesales Growth Weaker Than Expected, But Q4 +0.8%
CANADA DATA
- Wholesales ex-petroleum & grains +0.3% MOM vs advance estimate +0.8%, prior +0.9%.
- Increase led by household goods and the food and beverage sub-sectors; growth partially offset by motor vehicles and parts.
- In Q4 wholesale +0.8% led by miscellaneous and the building materials.
- In 2023 wholesale sales +1.5% as the motor vehicle and parts sub-sector rose +12%.
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