Canada’s consumer price index accelerated in October, but that increase will not deter a rate cut by the Bank of Canada in December. … READ MORE >
Canada CPI
Canada’s Consumer Price Index falls to 1.6%; calling for more rate cuts
Canada’s Consumer Price Index fell to 1.6%, the smallest increase since February 2021, mainly thanks to lower gasoline prices.
On a monthly basis, CPI fell 0.4% in September after falling 0.2% in August, both due to lower gasoline prices. Gasoline prices fell 7.1% in September compared to August. On a year-over-year basis, gasoline prices fell 10.7%.
On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, CPI was unchanged at 0.0%. … READ MORE >
Canada’s consumer price index hits 2 per cent target
The Bank of Canada will need to continue rate cuts amid disinflation as well as rising unemployment and sluggish growth. … READ MORE >
Canada’s inflation accelerated to 3.4% in December
December’s CPI increase is likely a blip in the path toward price stability as the overall rate heads to a range to below 3% soon. … READ MORE >
Canadian inflation ticks up but underlying data may bode well for interest rates
Canada’s July inflation figures are a somber reminder that the road back to 2% will take time and patience. … READ MORE >
Canada’s inflation refuses to cool
Canada’s CPI rose by 6.9% on a year-over-year basis, slightly down from 7% in August, continuing a three-month streak of decline. … READ MORE >