As we close out Q2 and head into the second half of the year, we should probably prepare for high interest rates for quite a while yet. Although this …
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Inflation in Saskatchewan highest among Canadian provinces
The significant drop in the inflation rate last month is a good sign but it is one data point, not a trend, especially in Saskatchewan. The national rate …
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Consumer spending still going strong in Canada
Consumer or retail spending just won’t slow down. The most common measure of inflation in this country is the CPI or Consumer Price Index and tend to watch …
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Lower government spending seen as tool for fighting inflation
The economists at CIBC Capital Markets have joined the conversation about inflation fighting with a new angle – in their view, there’s another tool governments …
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April wholesale figures felt in stores now
As we look for indicators that inflation is finally starting to slow, there are some optimistic signs contained in the latest wholesale sector …
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Rising interest rates straining Canadians in debt
To borrow a famous song lyric: another day older and deeper in debt. That’s where many Canadians find themselves these days as the relentless increases in …
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