Worried restaurant owner checks business documents while standing behind counter

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

EDC’s cleantech report

Spotlight report: 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. 

Check out EDC’s cleantech report


 

       

EDC Economics insights and resources

Stuart Bergman, EDC’s chief economist

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.

De-Japanification: Economic pivot offers opportunities for Canadian businesses
Trade finds a way to find a way

Find the biweekly Trade Matters columns by clicking here

Global Economic Outlook

Global Economic Outlook

With unemployment continuing to rise and slumping global demand, Canadian companies are facing new potential risks. 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. 

Global Economic Outlook
North American economic snapshot

Hiker stands on edge of mountain

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.

Access the Country Risk Quarterly

             

Sign up to Economic Insights newsletter

Tracking world commodity prices? Interested in stock markets, currency rates and the latest news on international trade? Economic Insights lets you monitor indicators and trends that could affect your business decisions. Enter your business email to subscribe to EDC’s popular e-newsletter today.

Thank you! Please provide additional information, so we can send you personalized content.

Icon

Thank you! You have signed up to Economic Insights newsletter.

Please watch your inbox for our email.

Loading

Loading

Thank you for applying for coverage under your PSG Margin.

EDC will respond to your request within the next five business days. If the coverage requested exceeds the parameters approved under your PSG Margin, EDC may require additional information to enable it to assess possible risks and may require additional time to process your request.


 

EDC’s chief economist Stuart Bergman stands by office window.

Feature webinar: 2024 Global Economic Outlook with Stuart Bergman

Stuart Bergman, EDC’s chief economist shares essential insights on the North American and global markets to help you make informed business decisions.

Click here for more details on EDC's must-see webinar

Electric vehicle at charging station

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.

Exploring the EU’s carbon border adjustment policy
Canadian cleantech: Powering progress
The path to net zero

Smiling Asian man stands in front of Bangkok skyscrapers

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
ROK-steady

       


 

Worried restaurant owner checks business documents while standing behind counter

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

Freight ship loaded with cargo arrives in harbour.

Spotlight report: Sectors in focus

In this issue, we explore nearshoring in North America, the rise and fall of monetary policies, seven years of CETA and a spotlight on agri-food in Japan and Vietnam. We also offer insights on trends in Canadian investment abroad and the impact of the Red Sea shipping crisis.

Check out Sectors in focus


 

       

Caucasian businessman, female African American exporter walk to meeting

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.

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: 2024-10-31