On October 7, 2025, the Richard Ivey School of Business released the unadjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for September, reporting a reading of 61.6 compared to the previous value of 50.This index serves as a key indicator of manufacturing sector performance across several dimensions, including production, new orders, and commodity prices. The reported figure exceeded expectations, providing support for the Canadian dollar and signaling underlying economic strength.The data carries a medium level of market importance (level 2) and is compiled from monthly surveys of manufacturing purchasing managers. The next release is scheduled for November 2025.
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