Canada: Retail sales likely to post 0.4% increase in February - TDS

TD Securities analysts are looking for a 0.4% increase in the Canadian retail sales for February, in line with market estimates.

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“Motor vehicle sales should provide the main source of strength on higher preliminary sales, while higher gasoline prices will also a positive contribution. This should leave ex-auto sales to post a more modest 0.2% while volumes should also come in below the nominal print.”