Canada Q3 GDP +1.7% vs +1.6% expected - ConsultFX

Canada Q3 GDP +1.7% vs +1.6% expected

Third quarter 2017 GDP data from StatsCan - was +4.5% q/q annualized (revised to +4.3%) - September GDP +0.2% m/m vs +0.1% expected - August GDP was -0.1% - GDP +3.3% y/y vs +3.3% expected The headline was a bit strong but it's mitigated by the softer revision. On net, it's very close to estimates, as the +3.3% y/y Copyright 2015 Forexlive.com