Canadian net work hits record, U.S. retail sales rise

(Dec. 13, 2012) -- In Canada, per capita net worth was $197,800 in the quarter, which was up from $196,400 in the previous quarter and also represented an all-time high. Retail sales in November 2012 rose a smaller than expected 0.3 percent, which matched in size the 0.3 percent decline in October.