Strong Trade Performance Despite External Headwinds
Canada’s merchandise exports rose 0.4 per cent in June. Meanwhile, imports were up 0.2 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade…
David Ristovski
Economist, Economic Innovation
About
David Ristovski is an economist at Signal49 Research and has been a member of the economic forecasting team since 2022. In this role, he contributes to national, provincial, and metropolitan economic outlooks, with primary responsibility for national business investment analysis, Saskatchewan’s provincial forecast, and metropolitan forecasts for Saskatoon, London, and Windsor.
David has developed advanced analytical tools, including a GDP nowcasting model that provides near-term estimates of economic growth. He has also contributed to recurring economic indicators such as the Index of Consumer Spending and Consumer Confidence. In addition to his research work, he regularly engages with local media outlets across southwestern Ontario, helping to communicate economic insights to broader audiences.
Employment History
- Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Arts, Economics, Western University
- Master of Arts, Economics, University of Windsor
- Bachelor of Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Windsor
Contact
Other News
Exports Reach Record High on the Back of Strong Crude Oil Shipments
Canada’s merchandise exports rose 1.6 per cent in April. Meanwhile, imports were up 0.3 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade…
Gold and Crude Oil Behind the Export Jump in March
Canada’s merchandise exports rose 8.5 per cent (month-over-month) in March. Meanwhile, imports were down 1.6 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise…
Exports See Largest Decline since April 2025
Canada’s merchandise exports declined 4.7 per cent (month-over-month) in January. Meanwhile, imports were down 1.1 per cent. As a result,…
Rising Unwrought Gold Exports Behind the Trade Balance Improvement
Canada’s merchandise exports increased 2.6 per cent (month-over-month) in December 2025. Meanwhile, imports were up 0.6 per cent. As a…
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…
Gold Shines in Canada’s Trade Turnaround
Canada’s merchandise exports increased 6.3 per cent (month-over-month) in September. Meanwhile, imports were down 4.1 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise…
Gold Slump Behind Latest Trade Balance Decline
Canada’s merchandise exports fell 3.0 per cent (month-over-month) in August. Meanwhile, imports were up by 0.9 per cent. As a…
Trade Deficit Narrows to $4.9 Billion in July
Canada’s merchandise exports were up by 0.9 per cent (month-over-month) in July. Meanwhile, imports fell by 0.7 per cent. As…
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…