Canada Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

July 31, 2026 robomacro.com

Canada GDP Data Eyed After Fed Hold

Market Snapshot

AssetLevelChange
S&P/TSX35,505.80+0.49%
USD/CAD1.40-0.06%
EUR/CAD1.61+0.17%
WTI Crude84.72+1.35%
Natural Gas2.77+0.40%
Gold4,114.70+0.36%
Brent Crude90.10+1.20%
Bitcoin63,787.65-1.45%
Canada 2Y Govt Yield2.27%+1.00%
Canada 10Y Govt Yield3.42%-3.43%

Prior Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Actual
BoC Market Participants Survey--""
Canada 10Y Govt YieldCanada 10Y Govt Yield | Type: macro_line | 10Y Yield %: 3.42 (2026-06-01) | Range: 1.192–4.062 | Trend(6pt): 1.192,3.381,3.234,3.056,3.518,3.42

Today's Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Time
GDP Month-over-Month0.500.2004:30
GDP Month-over-Month Prel0.10-04:30
  • TSX advances 0.49% to 35,505.80 while WTI crude climbs 1.35% to 84.72
  • USD/CAD eases 0.06% to 1.40 as Canada 10Y yield falls 3.43% to 3.42%
  • May GDP MoM due today with consensus at 0.2% following yesterday’s BoC survey

Yesterday's Recap

Markets digested the Bank of Canada Market Participants Survey release amid stable overnight conditions. The S&P/TSX closed higher by 0.49% at 35,505.80, supported by gains in energy names as WTI crude rose 1.35% to 84.72 and Brent added 1.20% to 90.10. USD/CAD slipped 0.06% to 1.40 while EUR/CAD edged up 0.17% to 1.61.

The Canada 2Y yield increased 1.00% to 2.27% whereas the 10Y yield declined 3.43% to 3.42%. Gold advanced 0.36% to 4,114.70 and natural gas ticked up 0.40% to 2.77. Bitcoin fell 1.45% to 63,787.65.

The survey provided fresh readings on policy expectations ahead of today’s GDP prints. Coverage also noted Canada’s rolling economic adjustment beyond any technical recession label, with blue-chip anchors such as Thomson Reuters and Royal Bank supporting TSX performance.

The Day Ahead

Statistics Canada will release May GDP month-over-month at 04:30 ET, with the preliminary estimate also scheduled. Consensus forecasts point to a 0.2% gain after April’s 0.5% increase. Markets will parse the data for signs of sustained rebound or lingering fragility in the second quarter.

No additional Canadian events appear on the calendar for tomorrow. Traders will monitor any revisions to earlier months that could alter Q2 growth trajectories. Energy price movements may influence CAD reaction to the figures.

National Bank analysis flags uneven effects from potential US tariff threats, particularly on manufacturing and autos, adding external risk layers to the domestic outlook.

Other Economic Notes

Recent coverage highlights Canada’s rolling economic adjustment beyond a technical recession label. National Bank analysts note that potential US tariff threats would affect sectors unevenly, with manufacturing and autos most exposed. Blue-chip names such as Thomson Reuters and Royal Bank continue to anchor TSX performance amid contained inflation.

The economy shows tentative stabilization after prior weakness, yet downside risks from external trade policy remain elevated. Domestic demand indicators will require further confirmation before a durable upturn is declared. <i>↓ p.2</i>

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Canada Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

July 31, 2026 robomacro.com
Canada Policy Rate vs 10Y Yield Canada Policy Rate vs 10Y Yield | Type: macro_line | Short-term Rate %: 2.27 (2026-06-01) | Range: 0.078–5.08 | Trend(6pt): 0.1775,3.76,4.947,2.842,2.272,2.27 | 10Y Govt Yield %: 3.42 (2026-06-01) | Range: 1.192–4.062 | Trend(6pt): 1.192,3.381,3.234,3.056,3.518,3.42
Canada Unemployment Rate Canada Unemployment Rate | Type: macro_line | Unemployment Rate %: 6.5 (2026-06-01) | Range: 4.8–7.1 | Trend(6pt): 7.1,5.1,5.8,6.6,6.9,6.5
WTI Crude Oil Futures WTI Crude Oil Futures | Type: market_hloc | USD per Barrel: 84.73 (2026-07-31) | Range: 68.55–108.7 | Trend(5pt): 105.1,96.6,76.05,71.41,84.73
Brent Crude Oil Futures Brent Crude Oil Futures | Type: market_hloc | USD per Barrel: 90.1 (2026-07-31) | Range: 71.57–114.4 | Trend(5pt): 114,103.5,78.96,76.01,90.1

Other Economic Notes (continued)

Police associations renewed calls for action on court delays, underscoring institutional frictions that could indirectly weigh on business confidence.

Global Macro News

The Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady, prompting higher US borrowing costs that reached 19-year highs and lifting gold prices. The Bank of England also kept rates unchanged at 3.75%, citing Middle East conflict risks to inflation persistence. Hawkish Fed signals could widen policy divergence with the Bank of Canada and pressure CAD crosses.

Oil prices advanced on supply concerns tied to geopolitical tensions, supporting Canadian energy exports. US tariff threats add another layer of uncertainty for Canadian trade balances. Broader global growth concerns continue to weigh on commodity-sensitive currencies.

Central banks across advanced economies maintain a cautious stance amid mixed inflation signals.

BoC Watch

The Bank of Canada has paused its policy rate at 2.27% while CPI YoY stands at 2.80%. Recent communications emphasize data dependence and forward guidance that leaves room for adjustment if inflation or growth deviates from projections. The Monetary Policy Report continues to frame risks around external demand and domestic resilience.

Quantitative tightening proceeds at a measured pace without abrupt shifts signaled. Market participants interpret the pause as consistent with contained price pressures and a fragile recovery path. Any hawkish tilt from the Federal Reserve may complicate BoC deliberations by influencing CAD strength and imported inflation.

The committee’s next decisions will hinge on incoming GDP and labor data rather than pre-committed easing cycles.

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