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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, 2023

HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: SEPTEMBER 18 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from September 18 to September 24, 2023.  Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week.

Note that 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 25, 2023, the local business conditions index for Halifax has increased by 245.2%. In percentage terms...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2023

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from August 21 to August 27, 2023.  Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week.

Note that these data are not adjusted for seasonality and monthly or weekly changes may simply reflect regular seasonal patterns. 

From August 10 of 2020 to August 28, 2023, the local business conditions index for Halifax has increased by 245.0%. In percentage terms, Mo...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from August 28 to September 3, 2023.  Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week.

Note that 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 4, 2023, the local business conditions index for Halifax has increased by 225.8%. In percentage terms, Reg...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: SEPTEMBER 11 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from September 11 to September 17, 2023.  Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week.

Note that 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 18, 2023, the local business conditions index for Halifax has increased by 207.8%. In percentage...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: SEPTEMBER 4 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from September 4 to September 10, 2023.  Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week.

Note that 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 11, 2023, the local business conditions index for Halifax has increased by 221.5%. In percentage terms,...
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