Monthly Archives: February 2026
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.
December’s US wholesale inventories rose 0.2%, aligning with analysts’ expectations and maintaining steady stock levels across industries
Written on February 20, 2026 at 12:41 am, by
US wholesale inventories increased 0.2% in December, matching forecasts, with no additional sector or category details provided.
US initial jobless claims’ four-week average edges down to 219K from 219.5K in February 13
Written on February 20, 2026 at 12:41 am, by
U.S. four-week average initial jobless claims dipped to 219,000 in week ending February 13, from 219,500.
In February, the US Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey reached 16.3, beating forecasts of 8.5
Written on February 20, 2026 at 12:11 am, by
Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey rose to 16.3 in February, beating expectations of 8.5 by 7.8 points.
US initial jobless claims totalled 206K, outperforming forecasts of 225K for mid-February data release
Written on February 20, 2026 at 12:11 am, by
US initial jobless claims fell to 206K for week ending February 13, beating the 225K forecast.
