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12.03.202612:30:00UTC+00Canadian Wholesale Sales Slide 1.0% in January, Reversing Previous Gains

Canadian wholesale sales declined 1.0% month-over-month in January 2026, marking a sharp reversal from the 1.8% increase recorded in the previous month. The latest data, updated on 12 March 2026, show that momentum in the wholesale sector has cooled after a strong end to the prior period.

On a month-over-month basis, the current figure compares the change in January 2026 to December 2025, while the previous 1.8% reading reflected growth in December 2025 versus November 2025. The shift from robust expansion to contraction suggests weakening activity in Canada’s wholesale trade segment at the start of the year.

The downturn in January could signal emerging headwinds for broader economic performance, as wholesale trade often serves as an early indicator of demand conditions across retail, manufacturing, and distribution channels. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely to determine whether this pullback is temporary or the start of a more sustained slowdown.

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