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The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)

Inflation is the rise in prices for goods and services over time, reducing the purchasing power of your money....

The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)

Canadians shopping for fresh foods at a market in Montreal, as food inflation doesn't seem to be going down.

Inflation is on target in Canada, so why does food (and other stuff) feel so expensive?

Why Canadians are still feeling the squeeze of high food costs, and what to do about it.

Inflation is on target in Canada, so why does food (and other stuff) feel so expensive?

The Statistics Canada office building in Ottawa

Canada’s annual inflation fell to 1.6% in September

Statistics Canada reports the smallest yearly inflation increase since 2021, largely due to cheaper gas prices.

Canada’s annual inflation fell to 1.6% in September

How has inflation affected Canadians’ finances in recent years?

A new report says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians’ purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income...

How has inflation affected Canadians’ finances in recent years?

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Pepsi beats Q1 forecasts

PepsiCo beats Q1 revenue forecasts as price increases

Food and beverage company expects organic growth of 4% in 2024.

PepsiCo beats Q1 revenue forecasts as price increases

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem holds a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says too early to cut

The central bank announced its interest rate decision, as economists widely expected no change in the policy rate.

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says too early to cut

A man wanders through the aisle of a big box store talking on his cell phone

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Things like competition, regulation and taxes all influence how much Canadians pay for common goods and services. Here’s why...

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announcing the renewal of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Framework

How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?

Has the Bank of Canada reached the end of its rate hike cycle, or could we be in for...

How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?

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