Economy
Canada's industrial product prices rise 0.7% in February
Prices of energy, petroleum products up 5.2% after 4 straight monthly declines
New York manufacturing activity continues contraction in March
Firms expect conditions to improve over next 6 months, though optimism continued to be subdued, says New York Fed
Canada's housing starts jump 14% in February
Trend of housing starts also increased last month, says chief economist
US import, export prices rise in February, more than estimates
February increase was largest advance since 6.4% rise in September 2023, says Labor Department
Bitcoin pulls back from all-time high, crypto rally pauses
World's biggest cryptocurrency gives back almost all of its gains recorded in past week