The 0.8% m/m decline in manufacturing sales volumes in August looks consistent with the flash estimate that GDP was unchanged that month, leaving the economy on track for a weaker third quarter. Although the S&P Global manufacturing PMI for Canada has inched up in recent months, its still low level suggests that the outlook for the sector remains poor.
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