22 h. ago October inflation has economists expecting another Bank of Canada hold

Inflation rate dipped to 2.2% in October

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25 h. ago October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA

But home sales ticked up 0.9 per cent on a month-over-month basis, marking the sixth such increase in the past seven months

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27 h. ago Inflation in Canada cools slightly to 2.2% in October, StatCan says

Year-over-year inflation for consumer goods rose by 2.2 per cent in October, a slight dip compared with the growth seen last month, according to Statistics Canada.

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27 h. ago Canada Inflation Cools to 2.2%, Missing Economists’ Forecasts

Inflation in Canada cooled less than expected last month, supporting the Bank of Canada’s decision to move to the sidelines after back-to-back rate cuts.

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3 d. ago Economists expect annual inflation rate fell in October, driven by lower gas prices

TORONTO — Economists expect October’s annual inflation reading will show an easing from September as lower gasoline prices helped offset increases elsewhere. Statistics Canada is set to report inflation figures for last month on Monday, a change from its usual Tuesday release. A Reuters poll of economists ahead of the release predicts annual inflation fell […]

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2 w. ago The Bank of Canada could cut rates again. It likely won’t help food prices

As many Canadians struggle with affording essentials like food, experts say an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada could help consumers, but not as much for grocery prices.

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3 w. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data

OTTAWA — Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubbornness on the inflation front to deliver a second consecutive interest rate cut this week. BMO chief economist Doug Porter is among those expecting a second straight cut on Wednesday, but he admits recent economic data hasn’t […]

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3 w. ago September inflation report muddies the water for the Bank of Canada

OTTAWA — Some economists say surprisingly strong September inflation figures will give the Bank of Canada pause ahead of its interest rate decision next week. Annual inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent last month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. That’s a jump of half a percentage point from 1.9 per cent in August and a tick […]

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4 w. ago Bank of Canada can cut rates to 2.25% but more than that is doubtful with inflation sticky, economists say

Inflation hit 2.4 per cent in September, mostly due to a smaller decrease in gasoline prices and a rise in grocery prices

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4 w. ago L’inflation grimpe à 2,4% au Canada: le Québec champion des hausses avec des loyers à 9,6% et l’épicerie à 4%

Les loyers bondissent de 9,6% dans la province, particulièrement à Montréal, pendant que l’épicerie grimpe de 4% partout au pays.

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4 w. ago L’inflation s’est accélérée pour s’établir à 2,4 % en septembre au Canada

Il s’agit d’une hausse de 0,5 point de pourcentage par rapport au mois d’août. Au Québec, l’inflation atteint 3,3 %.

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4 w. ago L’inflation s’est accélérée pour s’établir à 2,4% en septembre au Canada

Il s’agit d’une hausse de 0,5 point de pourcentage par rapport au mois d’août. Au Québec, l’inflation atteint 3,3 %.

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4 w. ago L’inflation a bondi en septembre, mais les apparences pourraient être trompeuses

L’inflation a dépassé les 2% au Canada en septembre. Au Québec, elle s’est même établie à 3,3%.

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4 w. ago Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent in September thanks largely to yearly changes in gas prices and some stubborn price hikes at the grocery store. That’s a jump of half a percentage point from 1.9 per cent annual inflation in August and a tick higher than economists’ expectations. Statistics Canada […]

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4 w. ago Inflation in Canada ticked up to 2.4% last month, StatCan says

Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index measured consumer inflation at 2.4 per cent compared to a year prior.

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