What Causes Inflation

• Did company profits fuel inflation? Bank of Canada researchers say no

  Company profits are not to blame for the high inflation Canadians experienced in the past two years, a Bank of Canada report suggests.

  Money

  Aug 2, 2023
  
• These economic ‘wildcards’ might keep inflation higher for longer

  Inflation has shown signs of easing — but still remains well above what's comfortable for many Canadians. Here's what to know about what actually causes inflation to cool.

  Money

  Feb 16, 2023
  
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• As global wheat prices soar, consumers look for cheaper alternatives

  Global wheat consumption in July-December could drop by five percent to eight percent from a year ago, analysts, traders and millers say.

  Consumer

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Inflation climbed even higher in June amid ‘reopening effect’, economists predict

  Statistics Canada will release inflation data for June on Wednesday, a week after the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point.

  Economy

  Jul 17, 2022
• ‘Shrinkflation’: No, you’re not imagining it. Package sizes are shrinking

  Some customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits.

  Consumer

  Jun 8, 2022