Economy & Finance

Canadian Manufacturing Returns to Growth After Year‑Long Slump

February 09, 2026
Canadian Manufacturing Returns to Growth After Year‑Long Slump

Canada’s manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in a year, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.4 as sentiment hit a three‑month high. Output stabilized and hiring inched up, but weak new and export orders, alongside tariff‑driven cost pressures, underline a fragile recovery for Canada’s industrial base.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-manufacturing-pmi-expands-first-time-year-2026-02-02/