Deflation

• Will prices eventually fall in Canada? Why experts say deflation is unlikely

  According to Bank of Canada's quarterly consumer expectations survey, more than a quarter of Canadians believe that current decades-high prices will drop five years from now.

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2023
  
• Oil slump could briefly dip Canadian inflation into the negative: BoC

  The deputy governor said even if the rate dips below zero it would not be considered deflation, which would require a decline in consumer prices across the board.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2015
  
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• Here’s what’s in store for supermarket prices next year

  'We expect prices to be relatively stable in the coming year,' Guelph report says. After taking big increases this year, consumers may deserve the break.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2014
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• Why super-low inflation is bad for the economy

  In explaining its surprise move Friday to inject more stimulus into the financial system, the Bank of Japan cited one main factor: prices that are too low.

  Money

  Nov 2, 2014
• Prices are falling in Spain as deflation sets in

  Spain's statistics office says prices were 0.1 per cent lower in March than the year before.

  Consumer

  Apr 11, 2014
• BoC still trying to figure out low inflation

  A senior official says the Bank of Canada is still trying to figure out exactly why inflation has been on the decline since 2012.

  Money

  Feb 7, 2014