Trade Balance in Canada
Canada - Trade Balance
After gaining momentum in Q4 2021, preliminary data suggests the economy outperformed its G7 peers in Q1, with StatCan estimating growth of 1.4% quarter-on-quarter. Looking at the monthly picture, economic activity growth was muted in January due to Omicron and poor weather affecting energy output. However, momentum picked up in February thanks to healthy expansions in manufacturing and customer-facing services. In particular, the accommodation and food services sector saw a double-digit gain as the Omicron wave faded and associated restrictions were eased. Turning to Q2, available signs are mainly positive. In April, the unemployment rate fell to an all-time low, while the manufacturing PMI was well in expansionary territory and housing starts jumped, boding well for residential investment. However, multi-decade high inflation could be weighing somewhat on spending intentions.Canada - Trade Balance Data
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Balance (USD billion) | -19.3 | -18.9 | -18.6 | -17.1 | -13.9 |
Canada Trade Balance Chart
Source: Statistics Canada.
Canada Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 1.70 | 1.00 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 1.30 | 0.15 % | Jan 01 |
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Economic News
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Canada: Bank of Canada hikes rates by 25 basis points in January
January 25, 2023
On 25 January, the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its target for the overnight rate from 4.25% to 4.50%, and announced it was continuing to reduce the stock of outstanding government bonds. The rate hike was justified by excess demand and inflation which is still over double the upper bound of the Bank’s 1.0–3.0% target range.
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Canada: Inflation declines to lowest level since February in December
January 17, 2023
Inflation dropped to 6.3% in December from November’s 6.8%, slightly below market expectations.
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Canada: Manufacturing PMI eases in December
January 1, 2023
The S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.2 in December from November's 49.6.
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Canada: Economic activity increases in October; flash estimate suggests further growth in November
December 23, 2022
GDP increased 0.1% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in October, which followed September's 0.2% increase.
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Canada: House prices drop again in November
December 18, 2022
According to the Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index, house prices fell 1.3% month on month in November, following October’s 0.8% decrease.
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