Monthly Archives: February 2026
NBC’s Daren King says Canadian home sales fell 5.8% monthly, down three months, provinces-wide, amid trade worries
Written on February 20, 2026 at 4:11 am, by
Canadian home sales dropped 5.8% in January amid harsh weather and renewed trade uncertainty nationwide, CREA says.
US unemployment claims fell to 206K, with fewer citizens filing new benefit applications during the week ending 14 February
Written on February 20, 2026 at 3:41 am, by
US jobless claims dropped to 206K, beating forecasts; four-week average eased, continuing claims rose, dollar strengthened.
Canada’s yearly new housing price index fell to -2.3%, down from -2% in January, indicating weakness
Written on February 20, 2026 at 2:41 am, by
Canada’s New Housing Price Index fell 2.3% year-on-year in January, extending declines from December’s 2.0%.
In December, Canada’s employment insurance claimants rose 0.4% month-on-month, down from 1.6% previously
Written on February 20, 2026 at 2:41 am, by
Canada’s Employment Insurance beneficiaries grew 0.4% in December, slowing from 1.6% the previous month.
In December, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit hit $1.3B, beating expectations of a $2.1B shortfall
Written on February 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by
Canada’s December merchandise trade deficit was $1.3B, narrower than the $2.1B forecast, beating expectations by $0.8B.
Canadian export values climbed to $65.63B from $63.94B, reflecting improved overseas demand in December
Written on February 20, 2026 at 2:11 am, by
Canada’s exports increased to $65.63B in December, rising $1.69B from $63.94B previous period.
Canada’s December imports totalled $66.93B, compared with $66.14B recorded in the previous month
Written on February 20, 2026 at 1:42 am, by
Canada’s imports rose to $66.93 billion in December, up from $66.14 billion in the previous period.
US continuing jobless claims exceeded forecasts at 1.869M versus 1.86M, indicating labour market weakness in February
Written on February 20, 2026 at 1:41 am, by
US continuing jobless claims rose to 1.869 million for week ending February 6, slightly above forecasts.
In January, Canada’s monthly new housing price index fell 0.4%, missing forecasts of 0.1%
Written on February 20, 2026 at 1:12 am, by
Canada’s New Housing Price Index fell 0.4% in January, missing forecasts of a 0.1% increase.
America’s goods trade deficit widened to $99.3B in December, deteriorating from the prior $86.9B figure
Written on February 20, 2026 at 1:11 am, by
The US goods trade deficit widened to $99.3B in December, up $12.4B from November.
