29.08.202512:30:00UTC+00Canada's GDP Implicit Price Index Stagnates in Second Quarter 2025

In a surprising turn for the Canadian economy, the GDP implicit price index remained stagnant in the second quarter of 2025, registering at 0.00%. This is a significant shift from the first quarter, where the indicator showed a rise of 0.70%. The latest update on August 29, 2025, highlights this unexpected halt in movement.

The GDP implicit price index serves as a critical measure of the general price level for all goods and services included in the gross domestic product. Its stagnation in the second quarter indicates that on a quarter-over-quarter basis, Canada's broad inflationary pressures have plateaued compared to the incremental growth seen earlier this year.

Economists and market analysts are closely monitoring these developments, as the halt could suggest underlying economic challenges or shifts in consumer and business behavior that might impact Canada's economic trajectory in the coming months. The static result contrasts with the previous quarter's growth and may prompt discussions on monetary policy adjustments should these trends continue.