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Canada's retail sales ex-autos decreased by 0.7% in the latest report, compared to a previous increase of 0.5% and a forecast of a 0.6% decline.
The US current account deficit widened to $246 billion, surpassing the previous deficit of $212.6 billion and close to the forecast of $249 billion.
Initial jobless claims in the US fell slightly to 197,000, down from 198,000, against a forecast of 201,000.
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