inflation

After the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady in its final three decisions of 2023, the tone of conversations in markets has shifted firmly away from further rate hikes and staunchly into the camp of when cuts…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The head of the Bank of Canada is pushing back on expectations for interest rate cuts, despite calls from the market…
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U.S. inflation ticked down again last month, with cheaper gas helping further lighten the weight of consumer price increases in the United States. At the same time, the latest data on consumer inflation showed that prices in some…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size As families grapple with food inflation, a Surrey, B.C., charity is rolling out a plan to help ensure families can…
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If retirement feels like an out of reach financial goal, you aren’t alone. A recent report from Deloitte Canada found only 14 per cent of near retirees can expect comfortable golden years. This study looked at Canadians aged 55 to…
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Canadians of all ages are feeling the pinch of inflation, but it seems that the current cost-of-living crisis is having a particularly heavy impact on the mental health of younger adults, according to a poll commissioned by RBC.…
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Food banks across Canada hosted a record number of clients in March, as the impact of rising costs and high inflation continue to be felt across the country. The numbers are presented in a recent report by Food Banks Canada,…
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Most Canadians are regularly eating seafood despite high grocery prices, according to a new survey. Fish and other seafood dishes are routinely included in their meals, 87 per cent of Canadians said in a recent poll conducted by…
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Ottawa is creating a “Grocery Task Force” to oversee and probe industry practices like “shrinkflation” as Canadians grapple with the cost of food — but how might it work? The task force was one of five measures announced by…
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With the cost of living running high, raising children is not cheap in Canada. According to new data released by Statistics Canada on Sept. 29, a middle-income family with two parents and two children spends on average $293,000 to…
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