Inflation

• ‘Downturn diet’? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals

  'Unfortunately, diet is the first thing to go when you have to try and find ways to save money,' said one economist as affordability continues to plague consumers.

  Money

  Mar 5
  
• Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCan

  The annual rate of consumer inflation in Canada cooled slightly in January, according to the latest data, while prices continue to rise for food and other essentials.

  Economy

  Feb 17
  
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• Coffee price inflation is up 31% since 2024 — but ‘good news’ may be coming

  Canadian coffee drinkers have been paying significantly more over the past year compared to previous years, as recent data shows skyrocketing food inflation.

  Consumer

  Feb 2
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• Inflation ticked up to 2.4% in December: StatCan

  Statistics Canada says the end of the federal government’s tax holiday a year earlier pushed the annual pace of inflation up two ticks to 2.4 per cent in December.

  Economy

  Jan 19
• US consumer prices up 2.7% after government shutdown skipped October data

  U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month, the government said in a report that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown.

  U.S. News

  Dec 18, 2025
• Food prices spiked in November, says StatCan in latest inflation report

  Grocery prices in Canada increased an average of 4.7 per cent in November compared to a year earlier, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.

  Consumer

  Dec 15, 2025
• How holiday spending plans could reflect a divided ‘K-shaped’ economy

  Holiday shopping amid inflation and tariffs means many Canadians expect to take on more debt in what one retail analyst says demonstrates concerns about a 'K-shaped economy.'

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2025
• Inflation in Canada cools slightly to 2.2% in October, StatCan says

  Year-over-year inflation for consumer goods rose by 2.2 per cent in October, a slight dip compared with the growth seen last month, according to Statistics Canada.

  Economy

  Nov 17, 2025
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• Inflation in Canada ticked up to 2.4% last month, StatCan says

  Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index measured consumer inflation at 2.4 per cent compared to a year prior.

  Economy

  Oct 21, 2025
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• A U.S. government shutdown may affect interest rates — in Canada, too

  U.S. statistical agencies that provide key economic data to the U.S. Federal Reserve are among the agencies impacted by a shutdown, and an interest rate meeting is looming.

  Economy

  Oct 1, 2025