Business confidence subdued amid tariffs but 'worst-case' less likely: BoC surveyA Canadian survey of consumer expectations said spending intentions have weakened further because of persistent tariff threats. Carney expects U.S. trade talks to 'intensify' ahead of deadline and 35% threatNearly half of manufacturers reported tariff hits in May, about 10 percentage points lower than the month before. Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate Food inflation cooled somewhat in June, with StatCan pointing to the lower costs for fresh vegetables in grocery aisles. Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain Economists expect the pace of inflation picked up in June as the Bank of Canada continues to search for tariff impacts in the price data. Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online Tariff threat comes amidst ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Homegrown loyalty surges ahead of Canada Day New Horizon Media Canada survey finds 83% of Canadians say buying local evokes national pride. Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May as rent hikes cool Economists had broadly expected inflation would remain unchanged. Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture The central bank has so far been dogged by uncertainty tied to the tariff dispute. As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective The tax in Newfoundland and Labrador added 20 cents per litre to sweetened drinks. Ontario could soon allow consumers to buy wine directly from other provinces Plans are in the works that would direct sales of beverage alcohol to consumer from other provinces. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
