Canada's Ivey PMI climbs to one-year high in July
The seasonally adjusted index rose to 55.8 last month from 53.3 in June, posting its highest level since July 2024. A reading above 50 indicates an increase in activity.
The gauge of employment edged up to an adjusted 51.2 from 49.5 in June, while the prices index was at 68.5, down from 70.2.
The unadjusted PMI was unchanged from June at 54.6.
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