Canada’s Ivey Purchasing Managers Index slipped to 50.9 in January 2026 from 51.9 in December, but remained above market expectations of 49.7, signaling continued modest expansion. The Employment Index eased to 51.1 from 52.9. Meanwhile, the Supplier Deliveries Index rose to 49.2 from 47.7, the Inventories Index rebounded to 50.9 from 45.8, and the Prices Index climbed to 64.8 from 63.2, pointing to persistent cost pressures.
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Canada Ivey PMI Eases in January but Beats Forecasts
Canada’s Ivey Purchasing Managers Index slipped to 50.9 in January 2026 from 51.9 in December, but remained above market expectations of 49.7, signaling continued modest expansion. The Employment Index eased to 51.1 from 52.9. Meanwhile, the Supplier Deliveries Index rose to 49.2 from 47.7, the Inventories Index rebounded to 50.9 from 45.8, and the Prices Index climbed to 64.8 from 63.2, pointing to persistent cost pressures.