The Canadian economy seems to have bottomed out and be on the rebound, growing by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of last year and by 1% on an annualized basis, exceeding expectations. The growth gives the Bank of Canada time to see more sustained evidence of inflation moderation before cutting rates. ... READ MORE >
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Canadian economy grew more than expected in November
The Canadian economy expanded in November by 0.2% on a month-over-month basis, slightly exceeding expectations after staying flat for three months. The goods-producing industries were responsible for most of the expansion, growing by 0.6%, the highest rate since January last year. Meanwhile, the ... READ MORE >
Canada’s economy contracted more than expected, suggesting a pivot on rates
Canada’s economy contracted more than expected in the third quarter, suggesting that the Bank of Canada might soon pivot to cutting rates, as early as April, to avoid a deeper recession than needed. Canada’s gross domestic product declined by 0.3 per cent in the third quarter and by 1.1 per cent on an ... READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds at 5% as growth outlook softens
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 5% on Wednesday and will continue its policy of quantitative tightening, moves that were widely expected given the projected weaker growth at home and abroad this year and into next year. Weakened growth globally dampens economic activities in Canada as ... READ MORE >
Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in November
Canada’s gross domestic product edged up by 0.1% in November, the same rate of growth as October, as tightened monetary policies continued to slow the economy. For last three months of 2022, average growth was 1.6% annualized, down from 2.9% in the previous quarter, Statistics Canada reported on ... READ MORE >
Canada’s GDP steady as spending on services remained strong in May
Canada’s May GDP remained unchanged from April, as increases in service spending (0.4%) offset decreases in goods-producing industries (1%), according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. On a year-over-year basis, GDP grew by 5.6%, exceeding expectations. This makes Canada an interesting ... READ MORE >
Canada’s growth picked up at end of last year as economy reopened
The Canadian economy ended 2021 on a strong note, expanding by 4.6% on an annual basis thanks to a reopening economy, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. Real gross domestic product, after adjusting for inflation, grew by 1.6% in the fourth quarter on a quarterly basis following ... READ MORE >
Canada GDP rose 0.4% in August as the economy reopened
Canada’s gross domestic product in August rose by 0.4% to CA$1.97 trillion, led by continued rising demand for client-facing business services, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. The rise in spending on in-person services led the economic recovery, as August marked the first ... READ MORE >
Canada’s GDP showed modest contraction in July
Canada’s gross domestic product contracted by 0.1% in July, continuing the trend from the second quarter, according to government data released Friday. Losses in agriculture, coupled with continued global supply chain issues, wiped out gains in other sectors. This trend undermines the hope of a ... READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: A resurgent pandemic in Canada
Canada reached a grim milestone in early April, passing one million cumulative cases of COVID-19 infections. More than 8,760 new cases are being reported each day as this latest surge of infections closes in on the levels of the post-holiday second wave. If the current breakout is not quickly ... READ MORE >