Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers Senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says the bank is trying to get a better grasp on where price pressures are headed Consumers set to pay the price as soaring fuel costs hit shipping industry: experts Higher shipping costs combined with soaring diesel fuel rates are expected to result in more expensive purchases at the checkout Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook Interest rates could hike if inflation persists or spreads beyond gas pumps, Bank of Canada governor says Cocoa beans rot and West African farmers seek other options after commodity crash Annual cocoa bean yields has been declining over the years, from the past heyday of 300 bags to 50 bags in 2025 Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains: experts Rising oil prices can lead to higher freight rates and higher food prices
