There is a growing consensus among economists that interest rates have peaked in Canada and we’ll start seeing some relief next year. Practitioners of the …
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Inflation
Inflation rate falling likely a temporary dip due to U.S. influence
The central bank in Canada has been raising interest rates for more than a year now, trying to bring inflation under control. And this week we got what would …
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Drought in Saskatchewan dragging down economic performance
As farmers work to get the last of the 2023 crop in the bin, we are now starting to get some estimates on how the drought affected us this year, providing a …
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People in Saskatchewan ready to cut back to manage finances rising due to inflation
Residents of Saskatchewan are more willing to cut back on non-essentials than other Canadians as we find ways to cope with the rising cost of living. A …
Consumer spending figures reveal impact of inflation on buying power
Consumer spending or retail sales were both up and down in July. The latest data on our spending habits was issued a few days ago by StatsCan and, in gross …
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Former senior economist warns of slowdown coming for Canadian businesses
Be careful of the wishful thinking scenario on interest rates and inflation. That warning comes from Peter Andersen. He is a former Bank of Canada senior …
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