Canada’s inflation hits four per cent in August
OTTAWA — Higher gasoline prices drove Canada's inflation rate to 4.0 per cent in August, making it the second month in a row…
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BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected in August, but most forecasters still believe the Bank of Canada is…
Unemployment rate steady at 5.5 per cent in August
OTTAWA — Canada's labour market added 40,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate held steady as economists watch for more…
BofC holds key rate steady at five per cent
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, deciding against another rate hike as…
Canada asked for pause in trade talks: India envoy
OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin…
Canada to become strategic partner with ASEAN bloc, symbolizing trade progress
OTTAWA — Canada's status within the Indo-Pacific region is set to get a boost as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
Economy pulls back amid higher interest rates
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy appeared to stall in the second quarter as investment in housing continued to fall, led by drop in…
Retail sales rise 0.7 per cent in July from June
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their spending last month as inflation continued to ease on eggs, electronics and other items,…
Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase
OTTAWA — Forecasters anticipate this week's consumer price index report to show inflation rose last month, signalling a reversal…
Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in May
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew by 0.3 per cent in May, Statistics Canada said Friday.
In its latest report on economic…