Central 1: BC Economic Briefing

B.C. Economic Briefing

Week of July 9 - 13, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Forestry and energy cause declines in currentdollar
export volumes of B.C. goods to
international markets
• Lumber and log exports impacted by China’s
slowing economy
• Natural gas prices remain low, with excess
supply
• Housing starts in B.C. surge in June as builders
break ground on more apartment units
• MLS® sales drop for third consecutive month
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