Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%Bank of Canada’s Tiff Macklem says inflationary pressures continue to be contained despite some added costs related to tariffs. Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025The Bank of Canada lowered its key rate by a quarter point four times this year. Average family expected to spend $994 more on food next year: report The growth in food prices next year is expected even as trade-related price pressures continue to decrease. Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth Exports edged up 0.2% in the three months from July to September, coming off a steep drop from April to June. Imperial Tobacco Canada congratulates provincial governments for tackling contraband tobacco Alberta and Ontario praised for their efforts to curb illicit tobacco traffic. Deal reached to allow grocers to avoid accepting beer and wine empties Deal averts a potential death knell for the Ontario Deposit Return Program. Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.7% in September at $69.8B Retail sales report comes ahead of the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision set for Dec. 10. Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall Keeping the overall inflation rate sticky in October was a rare increase in cellular service costs. Discount stores still the (no) name of the game for Loblaw in Q3 Canadians are returning to U.S. goods as tariffs start to wane. Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut Economists expected Wednesday’s cut as Canada’s economy shows cracks from U.S. tariffs but inflation appears largely under control. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
