Canada’s manufacturing economy experienced a further deterioration in operating conditions during September. Sales and output both fell at quicker rates, with the trading environment characterised by ongoing uncertainty and adverse tariff effects. Amid a challenging outlook, firms made further cuts to employment, purchasing and inventory levels. Price pressures meanwhile dissipated. Although input costs rose sharply, they did so at a much slower rate. Moreover, selling prices increased only modestly, reflective of competitive pressures and challenging market conditions. The S&P Global Canada Manufacturing ... (full story)