Canadian S&P Global Composite PMI (Apr) 49.9 (Prev. 47.6)

The Canadian S&P Global Composite PMI increase to 49.9 indicates a slight improvement in economic activity, pushing closer to the neutral 50 mark.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 May 2026, 13:50 UTCOn the live feed at 13:30 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Canadian S&P Global Composite PMI (Apr) 49.9 (Prev. 47.6)

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While this move from the previous 47.6 signals reduced contractionary pressures, it may still imply moderate growth concerns and suggests that the Bank of Canada might remain cautious in its policy approach, particularly as it navigates the growth-inflation dynamics.

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