Trade Surplus With the U.S. Narrows Significantly in October
Canada’s merchandise exports increased 2.1 per cent (month-over-month) in October 2025. Meanwhile, imports were up 3.4 per cent. As a…
David Ristovski
Economist, Economic Innovation
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David Ristovski joined Signal49 Research 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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Trade Deficit Narrows to $4.9 Billion in July
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Trade Deficit Widens to $5.9 billion in June
Key Insights June saw a modest rise in exports, but tariff headwinds dragged down broader second-quarter trade performance. Following a…
Trade Deficit Narrows to $5.9 Billion in May
Insights Exports saw a slight rebound in May, despite tariff headwinds. Following a record-low national trade balance in April—coinciding with…
Trade Balance Slumps to an All-time Low
Canada’s merchandise exports fell by 10.8 per cent (month-over-month) in April. Meanwhile, imports were down 3.5 per cent. As a result, Canada’s…
Trade Balance Narrows to $506 Million in March
Insights Tariff threats have caused recent volatility in trade. Between September 2024 and January 2025, total exports increased by 15.7%….
Trade Surplus Widens in January Amid Tariff Threats
Insights U.S. tariff threats influenced trade in December and January. The United States government announced that tariffs on Canadian goods…
Trade Deficit Narrows to $323 Million in November
Key Insights In November, exports of consumer goods posted larger gains than all other product categories. A sharp rise in…