Canada’s job losses in August undid some of the gains from July—and the outlook going forward is murky due to uncertainty caused by ongoing U.S. trade tensions. … READ MORE >
Industrials
Strong manufacturing and jobs data ahead of Fed meeting
Tariff refunds, rising business and government spending on defense and AI-related products have been the main tailwinds for overall manufacturing demand. … READ MORE >
Cautious optimism for Canada’s economy despite tariff tension
The latest data shows a solid, growing Canadian economy despite the concerns elicited by recent trade tensions and new U.S. tariffs. … READ MORE >
Diving deeper into why Canada revised its U.S. seafood tariffs
Canada changed course and excluded U.S. seafood from its list of new tariffs—go a little deeper and you’ll see that supply chains are the core issue at play. … READ MORE >
Canada’s targeted response to new U.S. tariffs comes as disruption looms
Canada announced a series of targeted tariffs on C$27.6 billion of U.S. imports in response to recent U.S. levies—the latest barb in a tense trade stand-off. … READ MORE >
India’s industrial output jumps to a two-year high in June
The upside surprise, though, is unlikely to move the Reserve Bank of India off its expected hold at its policy meeting next week. … READ MORE >
Canada’s consumer price index falls to 2.8% due to lower gas prices
Canada’s latest consumer price index data and inflation statistics mark a firm return to price stability—but uncertainty persists regarding energy prices. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again amid signs of economic recovery
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25 per cent—a widely expected move, but one delivered with a dovish tone amid ample signs of economic recovery. … READ MORE >
Manufacturing advanced at fastest pace in four years, ISM data shows
The manufacturing sector continued its recent run in May, growing significantly for the fifth consecutive month on the back of tariffs and the AI buildout, according data from the Institute for Supply Management. Demand was particularly strong in May, buoyed in part by the prospect of a resolution of the … … READ MORE >
Supreme Court tariff decision: Immediate impacts for manufacturers and importers
Manufacturers and importers should prepare for a potential surge in import activity over the next 150 days. … READ MORE >