Updated
Updated · 104.1 WIKY · Jun 5
Canada's Ivey PMI Climbs to 58.2 in May as Prices Index Jumps to 78.0
Updated
Updated · 104.1 WIKY · Jun 5

Canada's Ivey PMI Climbs to 58.2 in May as Prices Index Jumps to 78.0

1 articles · Updated · 104.1 WIKY · Jun 5

Summary

  • Canada's seasonally adjusted Ivey PMI rose to 58.2 in May from 57.7 in April, its highest reading since September and a sign economic activity accelerated.
  • The index stayed well above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating broader month-to-month growth across purchasing managers surveyed nationwide.
  • Inflation pressure also intensified: the adjusted prices gauge climbed to 78.0 from 76.6, while the employment measure eased slightly to 54.3 from 54.7.
  • The unadjusted PMI slipped to 61.3 from 61.5, but remained firmly in expansion territory, underscoring continued economic momentum.

Insights

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