Inflation’s surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts
A surprise jump in inflation and a flood of “noise” in the economy may push the Bank of Canada to pause its interest rate cuts
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End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists
Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada
National Capital Region’s unemployment rate falls to 5.5% in February
The National Capital Region’s unemployment rate fell slightly in February as the local economy’s job gains outpaced a slight bump in the size of the
Canada’s economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump
Canada’s economy was heating up heading into 2025, but the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House threatens to snuff out those burgeoning flames.
Economists more confident in Bank of Canada rate hold as inflation ticks up to 1.9%
Economists are more confident the Bank of Canada might pause its interest rate cuts next month — tariffs notwithstanding — as Canada’s annual inflation rate
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls in January
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in January, mirroring a national trend as job gains beat economist’s expectations. The jobless rate in the nation’s capital fell
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy
The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year as the country faces an uncertain
Brew Donkey Tours gets on board with alcohol-free options in response to changing tastes
As demand for its craft brewery tours began to dry up in the early months of each year, Ottawa’s Brew Donkey Tours decided to try
As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts
Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa’s temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on
National Capital Region’s unemployment rate falls for second straight month in December
Ottawa-Gatineau’s economy continued to generate momentum in December, adding nearly 4,000 jobs as the jobless rate fell for the second consecutive month. Statistics Canada’s labour
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