3 h. 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

56 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

6 d. ago Stocks Hit Record, Wall Street Fear Gauge Sinks: Markets Wrap

Stocks climbed to a record as an in-line US inflation reading eased price concerns and bolstered bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September.

Economics

8 d. ago Stocks Waver Near Record Before Key Inflation Data: Markets Wrap

Wall Street traders bracing for a key inflation reading left stocks wavering near all-time highs, while bonds and the dollar edged up. Bitcoin pared a rally that earlier drove it above $122,000.

Economics

8 d. ago Treasury Yields Slide Before CPI as Fed Cut Speculation Grows

Treasury yields slipped as investors brace for a key reading of US inflation that may bolster the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next month.

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2 w. ago Swiss Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens, Offering SNB Some Respite

Swiss inflation unexpectedly accelerated, a reading that will be welcomed by policymakers mulling whether to reintroduce negative interest rates.

Economics