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 Manitoba Premier promises to end provincial tax on food from grocery store The change is a key part of a budget that promises to focus on affordability Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns The budget falls on the heels of rising gas prices and recent spikes in food inflation 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 Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says Inflation on food purchased from stores cooled to 4.1% in February, down from 4.8% the month before 3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests From smaller portions to fewer take-out orders and an increase in protein-rich foods, weight-loss drugs are changing how Canadians eat Household debt-to-income ratio ticked higher in Q2: Statistics Canada Government agency says the ratio of household credit market debt to disposable income rose to 174.9% 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in second quarter: Equifax report Total consumer debt rose 3.1% year-over-year to $2.58 trillion Inflation rate cools to 1.7% in July thanks to lower gas prices: StatCan But, confectionery, coffee products see year-over-year price jumps in July Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate Food inflation cooled somewhat to 2.9% in June 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
