market media research______________________________ canadian downsizing and economic trends if you prefer to view this report online rather than receive a hard copy please contact your nas representative 2005 issue 17 indicators the consumer price index rose 2 0 percent in july from 2004 compared 1 7 increase june statistics canada reported 12 month change excluding energy was 4 between 5 primarily due gasoline prices however jumped 3 other upward pressure exerted by restaurant meals homeowner s replacement cost main contributors offsetting these increases were lower for purchase leasing of automotive vehicles computer equipment supplies traveler accommodation cpi leading indicator increased pushed up continued domestic demand seven ten components one more all three that showed declines came manufacturing sector
