Trade Surplus Widens with Export Growth
Insights Weaker domestic demand will dampen the outlook for imports. Higher rates will continue to exert pressure on both consumers…
David Ristovski
Economist, Economic Innovation
About
David Ristovski joined the Conference Board in April of 2022. As a member of the economic forecasting team, he works on our economic forecasts and is responsible for providing monthly updates on our index of consumer spending.
Academic Background
David holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Western Ontario and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of Windsor. His research interests include macroeconomics, banking, and monetary policy.
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Lower Imports Drives Trade Deficit to a Surplus
Key Insights Exports supported the economy in the final quarter of 2023, but a weak start to the year is…
Canada Posts $312 Million Trade Deficit in December
Insights Weak economy will weigh on import growth this year. Merchandise imports are anticipated to face challenges stemming from a…
Minimal Gains in Consumer Confidence in January
The Index of Consumer Confidence edged up 0.2 points in January. Insights The battle to tame inflation is far from over….
Trade Surplus Narrows to $1.6 Billion in November
Key Insights Uncertainty looms over the global economy, which could impact Canadian trade in the short run. Canadian exports took…
Trade Surplus Widens for a Second Consecutive Month, Reaching $2.0 Billion
Key Insights Exports are expected to outpace imports this year. Trade activity rebounded after the reopening of British Columbia marine…
Trade activity rebounds in August, following disruptions in B.C. port operations
Insights Many factors could impact Canadian trade in the short-to-medium term. Heightened political tensions between Canada and India have led…
Trade Deficit Narrows as B.C. Port Strike Takes a Bite Out of Imports
Key Insights Global economic growth is waning. In the second quarter of 2023, growth in Canadian imports (0.5 per cent) exceeded growth…
Canada’s Trade Deficit Widens, as Exports Fall for a Second Consecutive Month
Key Insights The worst wildfire season on record could stunt net export growth in the short run. Wildfires occur each…
Trade Balance Falls to a $3.4 Billion Deficit, the Largest Deficit Since October 2020
Key Insights Persistent inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to fuel global economic uncertainty. Although the impacts of the pandemic…