Sales of existing homes in Canada rose 2.2% in December from the previous month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday. The industry group said the December gain comes after sales activity dropped off sharply in the previous month. November sales posted the weakest showing in more than four years after new mortgage rules were introduced by the Canadian government last fall. Policy makers have tightened housing rules...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 16, 2017 15:21 UTC