Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity expanding at slower pace in September

Reuters

Published Oct 05, 2023 10:27AM ET

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian economic activity expanded at a slower pace in September as a measure of employment climbed to its highest level in six months, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Thursday.

The seasonally adjusted index dipped to 53.1 from 53.5 in August. A reading above 50 indicates an increase in activity.

The Ivey PMI measures the month to month variation in economic activity as indicated by a panel of purchasing managers from across Canada.