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 […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian Pension Plans Maintain Momentum Through Third Quarter

TORONTO — Canadian pension plans had positive returns in the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by equity markets, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. The median Canadian Pension Plan returned 3.6% for the quarter and 4.3% year-to-date for the period ending September 30, 2025. The third quarter unfolded amid persistent inflation, softening labour markets, […]

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3 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: Tame US CPI Supports More Fed Rate Cuts

A delayed snapshot of US inflation in September came in softer than expected, potentially offering a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates beyond next week’s meeting.

Culture

3 w. ago US CPI Rises Less Than Expected, Keeping Fed on Track to Cut

Underlying US inflation rose in September at the slowest pace in three months, keeping the Federal Reserve on course to lower interest rates next week.

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3 w. ago US Inflation Data Comes in Soft, Building Case for More Fed Cuts

A delayed snapshot of inflation in September came in softer than expected, potentially offering a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates beyond next week’s meeting.

Economics

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 […]

Economics

3 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

Economics

3 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 %.

Economics

3 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 %.

Economics

3 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%.

Economics

3 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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