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Current Economic Environment and Outlook

Analysis of the economic situation for the Nova Scotia economy and summary of recent events of the global, Canadian and US economies. Includes economic performance over the last year and outlook for the next few years.
For the latest information and historical data, please contact the individual listed below:

Alexander Chute
Economist
Tel:902-424-5810
Email: Alexander.Chute@novascotia.ca

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Currently displaying information released on: September, 2024

HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from August 26 to September 1, 2024. Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week. These data are not adjusted for seasonality and monthly or weekly changes may simply reflect regular seasonal patterns.

From August 10 of 2020 to September 2, 2024, the local business conditions index for Halifax increased by 388.1%. Regina, Abbotsford and Windsor reported the strongest...
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