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Italy’s industrial turnover fell 0.9% month-on-month in August 2026, reversing a 1.7% increase in the previous month. Sales declined in both domestic (-0.9% vs 1.4% in July) and foreign (-1.0% vs 2.2%) markets. By main industrial groups, consumer goods (-2.5%) and intermediate goods (-3.3%) recorded losses, while energy climbed 12.0%, alongside a modest uptick in capital goods (0.1%). On an annual basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, grew 4.2%, slowing from an upwardly revised 4.9% in July, as growth moderated in both domestic (3.1% vs 4.1%) and foreign (6.5% vs 6.6%) sales. Among industrial groups, turnover in consumer goods contracted 3.5%, while energy surged 36.7%, accompanied by advances in capital goods (5.9%) and intermediate goods (1.9%). Meanwhile, services sector turnover edged up 0.3% month-on-month in August, following a 0.2% gain in July.

Canada’s manufacturing sales advance estimate indicates that total manufacturing sales edged up 0.1% month-over-month in September 2026, after rising 1.5% in August. The largest increases were recorded in the petroleum and coal product subsector and the aerospace product and parts industry group.

Canada’s manufacturing sales rose 1.5% month-over-month to C$79.9 billion in August 2026, beating expectations for a 1.1% increase and marking the sharpest rise since April. Sales increased in 12 of the 21 subsectors surveyed. Primary metal sales climbed 14% to a record C$7.6 billion, driven largely by gains in non-ferrous metal (excluding aluminum) production and processing. Chemical sales rose 4.4% to C$6.2 billion, with basic chemicals contributing the most to the increase. In contrast, transportation equipment sales fell 2.6% to C$12 billion, as motor vehicle sales declined 4% and motor vehicle parts sales dropped 4.2%. Sales increased in six provinces, led by Quebec (4%) and Newfoundland and Labrador (58.5%).

Italy’s industrial turnover rose 1.7% month-on-month in July 2026, after a downwardly revised 0.9% drop in the previous month. This was the largest monthly increase since March, as sales rebounded in both domestic (-1% vs 0.1% in May) and foreign (-1% vs 1.3%) markets. By main industrial groups, energy recorded the strongest increase, rising 6.7%, while capital goods (2.4%), consumer goods (0.8%), and intermediate goods (0.6%) also posted gains. On an annual basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, grew 4.8%, accelerating from an upwardly revised 3.2% increase in June, with both domestic (3.8% vs 2.4%) and foreign (6.7% vs 4.5%) sales rising at a faster pace. Among industrial groups, energy recorded a marked increase of 26.9%, while capital goods (4.0%) and intermediate goods (5.9%) also went up. Turnover in consumer goods remained stable. Meanwhile, turnover in the services sector edged up 0.2% month-on-month in July, following a revised 0.1% gain in June.

Canada’s manufacturing sales advance estimates indicate that total manufacturing sales increased 1.1% month-over-month in August 2026, after falling 0.4% in July. If confirmed, this would be the sharpest increase since May. The advance results indicate that the largest increases were recorded in the primary metal and chemical subsectors.

Canada’s manufacturing sales fell 0.4% month over month to C$78.7 billion in July 2026, following a 0.1% rise in June and missing estimates for a 0.2% decline. Sales fell in eight of 21 subsectors, led by a 6.6% drop in chemical products, driven by lower sales in six of seven industry groups, particularly resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments. Food manufacturing sales fell 1.4%, largely due to lower grain and oilseed milling sales. Petroleum and coal products sales rose 1.9%, driven by higher prices, partly reflecting renewed US-Iran tensions and concerns over crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Sales declined in six provinces, led by Alberta (-2.7%) and Manitoba (-7.7%). Manufacturing sales were 10.9% higher year over year.

Italy’s industrial turnover dropped 1.0% month-on-month in June 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 0.5% rise in the previous month. Sales declined in both domestic (-1% vs 0.1% in May) and foreign (-1% vs 1.3%) markets. On an annual basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, rose 3.1%, slowing from a downwardly revised 5.2% increase in May, as growth moderated in both domestic (2.3% vs 4.7%) and foreign (4.6% vs 6.2%) sales. By industrial group, turnover declined only for consumer goods (-1.2%), while energy (22.2%), intermediate goods (5.4%) and capital goods (0.8%) recorded increases. Meanwhile, turnover in the services sector showed no change compared to the previous month, following a 0.2% rise in May. In the second quarter, seasonally adjusted industrial turnover increased 1.2%.

Canada’s manufacturing sales advance estimate indicates that total manufacturing sales edged down 0.2% month-over-month in July 2026, after rising 0.1% in June. The largest declines were recorded in the chemical and fabricated metal product subsectors.

Canada’s manufacturing sales rose 0.1% month-on-month to C$78.8 billion in June 2026, following a 1.3% increase in May and beating estimates for a 0.1% decline. Sales increased in 15 of the 21 subsectors surveyed. Chemical sales rose 6.0%, marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain and reaching their highest level since October 2022, driven largely by higher sales of pharmaceutical products, resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibres and filaments. Sales in the transportation equipment subsector increased 2.8%, extending its monthly growth streak to five months, led by gains in motor vehicle parts (6.2%) and aerospace products and parts (6.0%). Meanwhile, sales of petroleum and coal products fell 14.1% after three consecutive monthly increases, driven by lower prices for petroleum and energy products.

Italy’s industrial turnover increased 0.6% month-on-month in May 2026, after a revised 0.2% fall in the previous month. Foreign sales rebounded (1.6% vs -0.8% in April), while domestic sales rose at a softer pace (0.1% vs 0.2%). On an annual basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, grew 5.3%, accelerating from a revised 2.7% gain in April, driven by higher sales in both the domestic (4.7% vs 2.8%) and foreign markets (6.6% vs 2.4%). By industrial group, the energy sector continued to post the strongest growth (28.6%), followed by capital goods (6.6%) and intermediate goods (6.1%), while consumer goods sales decreased (-1.4%). Meanwhile, turnover in the services sector edged up 0.2% month-on-month after remaining unchanged in April, supported by increases in professional, scientific, and technical activities (2.0% vs 1.6%), real estate activity (1.8% vs 0.4%), and accommodation and food service activities (1.1% vs 0.8%).

Canada’s manufacturing sales are projected edge down 0.1% month-over-month in June 2026, following a 1.3% increase in May, according to preliminary estimates. The expected decrease is mainly driven by a decline in the petroleum and coal products subsector. Excluding the subsector, total manufacturing sales rose 2.2% in June.

Canada's manufacturing sales rose 1.3% month-over-month to a record C$78.1 billion in May 2026, beating market expectations for a 1.1% increase after a 4.2% gain in April. Sales increased in 14 of the 21 subsectors. Motor vehicle sales climbed 11.8% to C$4.6 billion, rebounding from a 4.6% decline in April, driven by higher sales of automobiles, light-duty vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. In the chemical subsector, sales rose 4.6% to C$5.9 billion, marking the third consecutive monthly increase and the highest level since July 2024. Gains were broad-based across the sector, with basic chemical manufacturing posting the largest increase. Meanwhile, the electrical equipment, appliance, and component subsector recorded the sharpest decline, with sales falling 5.8% to C$1.4 billion, mainly due to lower-than-usual seasonal sales of electrical equipment. Regionally, manufacturing sales increased in six provinces, led by Ontario (2.0%) and Saskatchewan (9.6%).

Italy’s industrial turnover rose by 0.3% month-on-month in April 2026, slowing from a downwardly revised 1.8% increase in March, which had marked the highest growth since September 2025. Growth in domestic sales eased to 0.8% from 2.2%, while foreign sales fell by 0.6%, reversing a 1.2% gain in the previous month. On a yearly basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, increased by 3.2%, after a downwardly revised 4.2% growth in March. Sales growth slowed in both the domestic (3.5% vs 4.4% in March) and foreign markets (2.6% vs 3.9%). Among industrial groups, energy recorded a sharp increase (37.1%), while intermediate goods (4.7%) and capital goods (0.8%) also posted gains, more than offsetting a decline in consumer goods (-3.5%). Meanwhile, turnover in the services sector edged up by 0.1%, following a 1.1% rise in March, as growth in other services (0.8%) offset a decline in wholesale trade (-0.6%).

Canada’s manufacturing sales are projected to rise 1.1% month-over-month in May 2026, following a 4.2% increase in April, according to preliminary estimates. The expected increase is mainly supported by stronger sales in the motor vehicle industry group and the chemical subsector.

Canada’s manufacturing sales rose 4.2% month-over-month to a record C$77.1 billion in April 2026, following a 3.4% increase in March and marking the strongest growth since February 2022. Sales increased in 17 of 21 subsectors. Petroleum and coal product sales surged 22.6% to another record high as several refineries ramped up production after maintenance shutdowns in March, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continued to support energy prices. Food product sales also reached a record high, rising 2.9%, led by higher grain and oilseed milling activity. In contrast, primary metal sales fell 4.6%, the largest decline among subsectors. Manufacturing sales rose in seven provinces, led by Alberta (16.7%) and Quebec (4.2%). Excluding petroleum and coal products, total manufacturing sales increased 1.4%.

Italy’s industrial turnover increased by 2.0% month-on-month in March 2026, the biggest gain in six months, accelerating from a downwardly revised 0.5% rise in February. Sales in the domestic market rebounded sharply (2.3% vs -0.2% in February), offsetting a slowdown in foreign sales (1.5% vs 1.8%). On a yearly basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, jumped by 4.4%, following a 0.5% increase in the previous month, driven by strong gains in both domestic (4.5% vs. 0.4%) and foreign (4.1% vs. 0.7%) sales. By industrial grouping, robust growth was recorded in energy (25.3%), alongside increases in capital goods (5.8%) and intermediate goods (4.9%), while consumer goods declined (-1.4%). Meanwhile, turnover in the services sector rose by 1.3% month-on-month after falling 0.1% in February, supported mainly by a renewed increase in wholesale trade (2.1% vs -0.1%).

Canada’s manufacturing sales are projected to rise 4.6% month-over-month in April 2026, following a 3% increase in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. The expected gain is mainly driven by stronger sales in the petroleum and coal products subsector.

Canada’s manufacturing sales rose 3% to C$73.6 billion in March 2026, the highest since January 2025, after a downwardly revised 3.4% gain in February and below preliminary estimates of 3.5%. Sales increased in 9 of 21 subsectors, led by petroleum and coal products (+22.7%) and transportation equipment (+6.0%). Excluding petroleum and coal products, sales rose 0.7%. Manufacturing sales rose in eight provinces in March, with Ontario (+2.2%) and Alberta (+4.4%) posting the largest increases. On a quarterly basis, manufacturing sales edged up 0.1% to $214.1 billion in Q1 2026, the third consecutive quarterly increase, with petroleum and coal products (+4.9%) and primary metals (+4.3%) contributing the most.

Italy’s industrial turnover rose by 0.6% month-on-month in February 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.2% fall in the previous month. Foreign sales rebounded (1.9% vs -1.6% in January), more than offsetting a small drop in domestic sales (-0.2% vs 0.6%). On a yearly basis, industrial turnover, adjusted for calendar effects, increased by 0.5%, after a downwardly revised 0.8% decline in January, supported by renewed growth in both domestic (0.4% vs -0.7%) and foreign (0.7% vs -1.1%) sales. By industrial grouping, annual gains were recorded in capital goods (2.0%) and intermediate goods (1.6%), while consumer goods were broadly stable (0.1%). In contrast, energy turnover fell sharply by 11.3%. Meanwhile, turnover in the services sector edged down 0.1% month-on-month after a 0.7% increase in January, dragged mainly by a decline in wholesale trade (-0.2%).

Canada’s manufacturing sales are forecast to rise 3.5% in March 2026, following a 3.6% increase in the prior month, according to preliminary estimates. The largest gains are expected in the petroleum and coal product subsector and the transportation equipment subsector.