Tag: inflation

Apr 20

Billionaires and ultra-wealthy investors weather the inflation storms

Rebecca Gooch, global head of insights at Deloitte Private, a division of the consultancy group, said, “With inflation showing signs of moderation, it is no longer the No. 1 worry for the wealthy. They are now more concerned about geopolitics (with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine) and global economic uncertainty.”
Mar 10

Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rate on Wednesday as trade uncertainty with U.S. continues

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy Balancing weaker economic growth but higher inflation, central bank may trim rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent Published Mar 10, 2025  •  3 minute read Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, at the Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale, on Feb. 21, 2025. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National […]
Jun 24

Food prices to stay higher than before pandemic: RBC

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Jun 14

Fed leaves interest rates on hold for first time in 15 months, signals 2 more hikes this year

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy Could raise again next month Author of the article: The Associated Press Christopher Rugaber Published Jun 14, 2023  •  Last updated 14 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Join the conversation U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Article content WASHINGTON — The United States Federal Reserve […]
Jun 5

Most Canadians waiting for mortgage rates to drop to reenter housing market: poll

Breadcrumb Trail Links Real Estate Mortgages Housing affordability near the worst it has been in more than 30 years A realtor’s sign outside a house for sale in Toronto. Photo by Chris Helgren/Reuters/File Photo Article content The housing market may be hearing up again, but most Canadians are still waiting on the sidelines for mortgage […]
Dec 21

Inflation slows to 6.8%, suggesting higher interest rates are starting to bite

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy Opens the door for the Bank of Canada to pause in the new year Canadians learned the latest inflation figures Wednesday. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post Article content Canada’s main gauge of cost pressures eased in November, suggesting the Bank of Canada’s relentless campaign of interest-rate increases is starting […]
Dec 16

Posthaste: Inflation pinch turning us into Grinches when it comes to holiday spending

Breadcrumb Trail Links Executive Summary Executive Canadians are making a variety of spending changes to offset the impact of higher prices Shoppers pass by the Christmas tree at Eaton Centre mall in downtown Toronto. Photo by Chris Helgren/Reuters/File Photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission […]
Dec 14

Suspicions of U.S. CPI leak swirl around mystery rally in 60 seconds before data’s release

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Investor ‘Someone will likely look into it, whether it’s innocent or not’ Author of the article: Bloomberg News Akayla Gardner and Jessica Menton Publishing date: Dec 14, 2022  •  6 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Join the conversation U.S. President Joe Biden gives a press conference following the release of inflation […]