98 m. ago Inflation reading won’t ‘move the needle’ for Bank of Canada, says economist

Still a lot of data to come before the central bank's September decision

Economics

3 h. ago Canada Inflation Eases to 1.7%, Driven by Falling Gas Prices

Canadian consumer prices moderated slightly and underlying pressures broadly eased.

Economics

6 h. ago Statistique Canada va publier les données sur l’inflation de juillet

Un sondage réalisé auprès d’économistes prévoit que le taux d’inflation annuel a chuté à 1,8 % en juillet.

Economics

30 h. ago Delinquency Levels Show Signs of Stabilizing, But The Financial Gap Continues To Widen For Some Canadians

– Credit demand slows as affordability and inflation concerns persist – Equifax Canada® Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New insights from Equifax® Canada Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights show early signs of stabilization in consumer credit performance in the second quarter of 2025. […]

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54 h. ago Economists expect tariffs lifted food prices, core inflation in July

OTTAWA — Tariff impacts are expected to keep underlying inflation elevated in July, a Desjardins economist says, even if the headline figure retreats. Statistics Canada is set to report inflation figures for July on Tuesday. A poll of economists expects annual inflation cooled last month to 1.7 per cent, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. […]

Economics

4 d. ago Chinese LNG Buyers Snap Up Imports as Prices Fall to Refill Storage

China’s liquefied natural gas buyers are boosting imports as falling prices and the need to replenish inventories end months of sluggish deliveries.

Economics

4 d. ago Europe Gas Prices Fall Near 2025 Lows Ahead of Trump–Putin Talks

Europe’s natural gas prices slid to near the lowest level this year in anticipation of a historic summit between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, which will seek to end a war that collapsed fuel flows from what was once the continent’s biggest supplier.

Economics

7 d. ago How prices for staple grocery items have fluctuated in Canada so far this year

The price of groceries in Canada remains a source of concern for many households, as the cost of daily essentials continues to strain budgets.The rising price of groceries is a very real worry for many shoppers in Canada, according to a new report by PwC stating that 76 per cent of Canadians worry about the rising cost of food — much higher than the global average of 59 per cent.And Canadians are worried for good reason, as prices constantly fluctuate.Grocery giant Loblaw recently published its July food inflation report, which states that food prices in June rose by 2.8 per cent compared to last year. It's a slower pace than the 3.3 per cent increase seen in May, but still higher than the headline inflation rate of 1.9 per cent.And, in addition to inflation, the tumultuous U.S.-Canada trade war continues to loom over shoppers' wallets.Using Statistics Canada's Average Retail Food Prices Data Visualization Tool, we ...

Economics

1 week ago For Canada’s mortgage rates to back off, we need lower inflation

Robert McLister: The leading default insured five-year fixed rate is up 10 basis points to 3.9% despite bond yields falling

Economics

2 w. ago French Industrial Production Soars as Supply Constraints Ease

French industrial production saw its biggest increase in five years, driven by transport materials as supply-chain constraints eased.

Transport