Business Outlook Survey—Second Quarter of 2026
Source: Bank of Canada News - https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/business-outlook-survey-second-quarter-of-2026/
Published: Jul 06, 2026 7:30 AM
Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse indicate that firms’ sentiment has deteriorated. Domestic sales outlooks have weakened amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and elevated costs related to fuel, while export outlooks have improved because of stronger demand for commodities. Investment intentions remain solid, but fewer firms plan to add staff. More firms now expect their input and selling prices to rise, reflecting higher global oil prices. Firms’ inflation expectations are also higher than in recent quarters. Oil producers have revised their capital s...
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