Canada August PPI climbs 1.3% m/m versus 0.6% prior

Canada's August producer price index rose 1.3% m/m, up from 0.6%. Annual PPI increased 13.5%, and raw materials prices also surged.

17/09/2026 13:212 min read
  • The previous month's increase was 0.6%.
  • Year-over-year, prices advanced 13.5%, compared with 12.4% previously.
  • The raw materials price index gained 3.1% month-on-month, after a 2.1% drop in the prior month.
  • On an annual basis, the raw materials index rose 22.8%, up from 18.2% previously.

These figures illustrate genuine inflationary pressures, providing context for why central banks remain concerned.

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