Canada's economy expands 0.2% in February, lower than 0.3% expectation
Transportation, warehousing rise highest since January 2023; air transportation sees biggest growth since May 2022
By Ovunc Kutlu
ISTANBUL (AA) - Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.2% in February, lower than market estimates, the country's statistical body said Tuesday.
The market expectation for GDP was to show an increase of 0.3% on a monthly basis.
The figure for January was also revised downward to a gain of 0.5%, from an increase of 0.6%.
Services-producing industries led the growth with a 0.2% gain for the second consecutive month, fueled by gains in transportation and warehousing, Statistics Canada said in a statement.
Transportation and warehousing increased 1.4% in February, marking the largest monthly growth rate since January 2023, according to the agency.
"Air transportation rose 4.8% in February, its largest growth rate since May 2022," said the statement.
"Crude oil and other pipeline transportation rose 3.4% in February, reflecting higher exports of the commodity, while pipeline transportation of natural gas edged down 0.2%," it added.
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