Canada's Ivey PMI dips in September as prices index climbs

October 6, 2026 10:15 AM EDT

TORONTO, Oct ‌6 (Reuters) - ​Canadian ​economic activity expanded at a slower pace ‌in September as a measure ⁠of inflation pressures rose, Ivey Purchasing ‌Managers Index (PMI) data ‌showed on Tuesday.

• The seasonally adjusted index decreased to 58.2 ​last month, after touching in August its ⁠highest level since May 2022 at 64.3.

• ​The Ivey PMI measures the month to month ​variation in economic ‌activity as indicated by a panel of ⁠purchasing managers from across Canada. A reading above 50 ⁠indicates an increase in activity.

• The ​gauge of employment rose to an adjusted 56.5 from 55.0 in ‌August.

• The adjusted prices index was at 82.8, ‌up from 80.4.

• The ⁠unadjusted PMI dipped ‌to 61.9 from ​62.7.

(Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Chizu ‌Nomiyama )



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