Karyne Charbonneau

Inflation in Canada continues to slow, reaffirming BOC’s rate pause

Statistics Canada said Tuesday its consumer price index in February was up 5.2 per cent compared with a year earlier.

BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began

One year after the Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hike cycle began, economists widely expect the central bank will stick to its plan of holding

High gas prices may have curbed downward inflation trend in January: economists

Canada & World

Economists have been encouraged by recent month-to-month trends, which have shown prices have been rising at a slower pace.

More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC

Canada & World

The central bank released its fourth-quarter business outlook and consumer expectation surveys Monday, giving some insight into how high inflation and interest rates are affecting

Economists see underlying signs of weakening in third quarter GDP numbers

Canada & World

Although the headline growth rate is significantly stronger than forecasters had anticipated, the fall in consumer spending suggest higher interest rates are beginning to affect

BoC expected to raise interest rate for fifth time at pivotal moment for economy

Canada & World

Inflation appears to have peaked, but it’s still running hot, and a supersized rate hike from the Bank of Canada next week is widely expected.

Inflation may have peaked in June as gas prices soared: economists

Canada & World

The increase in the consumer price index for the month was largely due to gasoline prices, which shot up by more than 50 per cent

Bank of Canada targets inflation expectations with full percentage point rate hike

Canada & World

The Bank of Canada signaled a more aggressive approach to bringing skyrocketing inflation back under control as it announced the largest single rate increase since