Inflation

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Canada’s inflation rate ticked up slightly in August: StatCan

  The Consumer Price Index, measuring inflation for consumer goods and services, was measured at 1.9 per cent in August by Statistics Canada.

  Economy

  Sep 16
• 92% of Ontario post-secondary students stressed about money, survey finds

  'The survey was clear that our students are experiencing a lot of stress, which is a bit unique from previous generations,' says Joe Moghaizel with TD Bank.

  Education

  Aug 28
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• ‘Funding restraints’ force Toronto Oktoberfest organizers to cancel 2025 event

  The notice was posted on its website, and organizers said the event – which began in 2012 as a nod to the famous festival in Munich, Germany – will be back next year.

  Canada

  Aug 26
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• Regina coffee shops navigating bean inflation

  Inflation affects all businesses and coffee shops are no exception. With inflation impacting coffee beans, adjustments to price and business are to be prepared for.

  Consumer

  Aug 21