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Canada's Services PMI Plunges to 45.8, Signaling Deeper Economic Woes for Investors

Araverus Team|Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM

Araverus Team

Feb 4, 2026 · 3:23 PM

Business Activity · Canada · Economic Downturn · Services PMI

Business ActivityCanadaEconomic DownturnServices PMI

Canada's services economy experienced a deeper downturn in January, with the Business Activity Index falling to 45.8, indicating a continued decline in activity and new business amid trade uncertainties.

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Canada Services PMI Falls to 45.8 in January as Activity and New Business Declinewsj.com

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