U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected

*Canadian Real Gross Domestic Product Edged Up 0.2% In Q4

*U.S. Consumer Prices Rise 0.3% In January, Annual Growth Slows To 2.4%

*U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise To 215,000 In Week Ended 2/24

*U.S. Personal Income Jumps 1.0% In January, Personal Spending Inches Up 0.2%