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Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.7 per cent in July from 1.9 per cent in the prior month as lower year-on-year gasoline prices kept the consumer price index low, but core measures of inflation stayed sticky,
The Canadian dollar hit its lowest in almost three weeks against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices fell and cooler domestic inflation data raised expectations the Bank of Canada would cut interest rates in the coming months.
OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada's annual inflation rate showed a surprise jump to 2.6% in February, surpassing expectations as a sales tax break that ended in the middle of last month pushed prices ...
Although inflation in Canada eased to the Bank of Canada’s 2% target in August, Royal Bank of Canada economists aren’t partying. They argue 2024’s 2% inflation isn’t 2019’s 2%.
Canada's main stock index inched lower on Monday as investors avoided big bets ahead of domestic inflation data due on Tuesday and a key U.S. central bank conference starting on Friday.
Consumer inflation in Canada rose by less than expected in July, according to Statistics Canada, as falling gasoline prices offset price increases elsewhere.
OTTAWA—Inflation in Canada heated up last month due in part to jump in mortgage-interest costs with higher interest rates, though there were some signs of prices moderating for consumers.