CANADA DATA: For Dec real GDP by industry +0.4%: of..

CANADA DATA: For Dec real GDP by industry +0.4%: Half of the gain
attributed to increased oil and gas extraction (+3.0%). Output was
strong in manufacturing +0.9%, wholesale trade +1.3%, construction
+0.4%, finance & insurance +0.5%, but utilities -1.0% on mild weather.
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CANADA DATA: Feb light vehicle auto sales 106,700 from Desrosiers,
+11.2% YOY. This annualized at 1.7m for a second strong month, best
performance since early 2008. Japanese automakers led the way (+19%
yoy), increasing their market share for a third consecutive month.