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EDC Economics: Connecting Canada to the world

With timely insights and financial analysis from our experts, Export Development Canada can help you enter new markets, grow your global business, and reduce risks with confidence.

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Spotlight report: Canadian exporter confidence softens

Conducted twice a year, EDC’s Trade Confidence Index captures the outlook of our exporters. Our most recent survey reveals businesses of all sizes experienced a decline in confidence.

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Spotlight report: Sectors in focus

In this issue, we explore Canada’s auto sector, value-add agriculture, trends in ores and metals, market demand in Southeast Asia and unlocking our cleantech advantage. We also offer insights on the renewed interest in nuclear energy and how Canada is positioned to capitalize on this growth.

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EDC Economics insights and resources

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Trade Matters

Amid all of the uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, one thing is clear: Trade is more important than ever to support Canadian growth. To discover the latest economic trends and insights, check out EDC’s chief economist Stuart Bergman’s biweekly columns.

High-growth markets for Canadian exporters
Stronger together: Boosting Canada and Mexico trade

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Global Economic Outlook

Global Economic Outlook

As global markets grapple with increased volatility, Canadian companies are navigating the stormy seas of new tariffs and trade measures. Discover expert insights on the world’s key economies, GDP growth, commodity prices, interest rates and exchange rates with one of our most read reports.

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Country Risk Quarterly

Trade diversification is key to the success of Canadian exporters, but rising geopolitical tensions must be factored into your business plans. The CRQ, an interactive tool, is a must-read with insights on rapidly changing global markets, new opportunities and the latest political and economic risks that could impact your business decisions.

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EDC’s cleantech report

Canada has been touted as a leader in cleantech innovation and a trailblazer in artificial intelligence. Discover how AI has the potential to change the way we generate, distribute and consume energy in our must-read report: On the cleantech frontier: How AI is impacting innovation.

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Climate crossroads

From natural disasters and changing ecosystems to working toward a carbon neutral world, read these detailed Economics reports and discover the opportunities for Canadian businesses and how EDC can help.

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Canadian cleantech: Powering progress
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Markets of opportunity

Whether you’re exporting to the United States or expanding into the rapidly growing Indo-Pacific, we provide expert knowledge and help you make the connections you need to succeed in new markets.

All eyes on Indonesia
3 markets to watch: Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines
3 markets to watch: Malaysia, Singapore, Australia

       


 

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Spotlight report: Canadian exporter confidence softens

Conducted twice a year, EDC’s Trade Confidence Index captures the outlook of our exporters. Our most recent survey reveals businesses of all sizes experienced a decline in confidence.

Check out the Trade Confidence Index

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Feature webinar: Global Economic Outlook

In our new webinar, Global Economic Outlook: Plan for success in 2025, you’ll learn about the latest global economic trends, key risks for exporters and trade opportunities across various sectors.

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More economic resources

In an age of uncertainty, discover valuable analysis on current market activity, political, economic and social trends, and potential risks that could affect your business.

The Commodity Tracker

Commodity prices can impact exporting, global trade and your business, so it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead.

Global Financial Markets

Get currency exchange rates, stock market indexes and government bond spreads on more than 50 countries, including Indo-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

Webinar: Global Economic Outlook: How to prepare for 2024

Watch this important EDC webinar to learn how the Canadian economy will perform in 2024, the potential challenges ahead and how to overcome them.

2024: The year of the ballot box

Ross Prusakowski, Export Development Canada’s deputy chief economist, reviews 2024’s unprecedented elections in 70 countries and their impact on global trade trends.

Service exports boost Canada’s economy and global brand

Read this article on the fast-growing service sector and its importance to our economy.

       

Date modified: 2025-05-16

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