7 h. ago Latest inflation numbers slam door ‘shut’ on Bank of Canada July rate cut, say economists

Here's where economists think inflation and the central bank are headed over the second half of the year

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10 h. ago Canada Inflation Quickens; Core Measures Increase to Above 3%

Canadian consumer prices accelerated for the first time in four months and underlying price pressures firmed, likely keeping the central bank from cutting interest rates later this month.

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10 h. ago Canada’s inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle prices surge

Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in June, up from 1.7 per cent in May, as consumers paid for more new and used vehicles.

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10 h. ago Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the pace of inflation accelerated in June as consumers paid more for new and used vehicles. The annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent last month, up from 1.7 per cent in May. StatCan says gas prices were nearly unchanged in June, but because prices were falling faster this […]

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29 h. ago All eyes turn to Tuesday’s inflation numbers for clues to Bank of Canada’s next move

Inflation cooled unexpectedly in May. Will it surprise again in June?

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60 h. ago Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain

OTTAWA — Economists expect the pace of inflation picked up in June as the Bank of Canada continues to search for tariff impacts in the price data. Statistics Canada is set to report consumer price index data for June on Tuesday. CIBC expects the release will show the annual pace of inflation rose a tenth […]

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5 d. ago Norway Core Inflation Quickens for First Time in Four Months

Norway’s underlying inflation rate rose for the first time in four months, largely matching expectations and cementing the central bank’s outlook for more easing after the summer.

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2 w. ago Unemployment, inflation and travel amid ongoing tariff uncertainty: FP video

Watch: Jobless rate to climb as inflation worries linger and Canadians choose to stay in Canada

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2 w. ago Here are the job sectors where Canadians are earning the most right now

If you're looking for well-paying jobs, Statistics Canada has released a report that could give you insight into industries with the best average pay.The government agency released its April payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies report on Thursday. It revealed that Canadians earned an average of $1,297.44 per week, a 4.4 per cent increase from last April. On average, workers also earned $9.70 more in April than in March.Canada's inflation rate in April was up 1.7 per cent year-over-year, indicating that average wages outpaced inflation.With the high cost of living, you may be looking for better-paying jobs in Canada.StatCan shared data on the average weekly pay in different Canadian sectors, and the findings are eye-opening.StatCanWorkers in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction earned the highest average weekly wage of $2,492.50 in April, followed closely by those working in utilities ($2,090.59) and informational and cultural...

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2 w. ago Customers in Canada Increasingly Turning to Retail Banks for Advice, J.D. Power Finds

RBC Ranks Highest in Retail Banking Advice Satisfaction TORONTO — The financial health of bank customers in Canada—who are pressured by inflation, the rising cost of living and growing personal debt—has been worsening during the past few years. Currently, more than 44% of bank customers are considered financially vulnerable,1 a jump from 36% five years […]

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2 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s easing food inflation not due to government genius

When it comes to food inflation, government intervention should be focused, measured and limited

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3 w. ago L’inflation décroche de son accélération au Québec et passe de 2,2% à 1,7% en un mois

L’inflation reste stable à 1,7% au Canada en mai, le Québec fait bonne figure.

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3 w. ago Economists split on what inflation numbers mean for Bank of Canada rate cut

Policymakers have their attention on inflation and the possibility that tariffs could cause another spike

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3 w. ago Inflation in May stayed steady at 1.7%, Statistics Canada says

Statistics Canada reports headline inflation was 1.7 per cent in May, with the figures the first of two reports the Bank of Canada will see before its next interest rate decision.

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3 w. ago Uncertainty reigns as trade tensions, tax shifts cloud Bank of Canada’s inflation outlook

Canada's latest inflation report will help determine whether the Bank of Canada moves ahead with an interest rate cut

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3 w. ago Bank of Canada hoping for better look at ’complicated’ inflation picture

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will get a fresh look at national inflation figures this week — a picture that’s been particularly murky as of late amid tax changes and trade wars. Statistics Canada is expected to publish its consumer price index for May on Tuesday. Financial data shows the consensus among economists is […]

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3 w. ago Montreal transit agency reinstates ‘move along’ rule to boost sense of security

The Société de transport de Montréal says the measure helped decrease assaults on staff and increased users’ sense of security when it was implemented as a pilot project.

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3 w. ago Macklem Warns of Firmer Inflation, Uncertainty About Impact of Tariffs

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem reiterated that he sees inflation running hotter than expected, while saying employment appears to be holding up outside of trade-intensive sectors.

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