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Statistics Canada To Report May GDP And Early Look At Q2 Economic Result
StatCan’s advance estimate points to 3.4% annualized growth in the second quarter, topping the Bank of Canada’s 2.5% forecast.
Statistics Canada reported that the economy grew steadily in May and seemed on track for a strong rebound in the second quarter overall.
Real gross domestic product rose 0.3% in May, with growth in both goods and services sectors.
This 0.3% increase exceeded Statistics Canada's initial estimate of 0.1% growth for May.
Statistics Canada's advance estimate predicts real GDP will rise 3.4% annualized in the second quarter, which would surpass the Bank of Canada's 2.5% growth forecast.