Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growthExports edged up 0.2% in the three months from July to September, coming off a steep drop from April to June. Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fallKeeping the overall inflation rate sticky in October was a rare increase in cellular service costs. Economists expect gas prices drove inflation higher in September One factor that might take some steam out of September's inflation reading is Ottawa's removal of counter-tariffs U.S. Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate steady at 7.1% Job gain comes after losses of more than 100,000 positions over the previous two months. What will Halloween scare up this year for candy sales Halloween candy sales look to rise in 2025 with adults and children indulging their sweet tooths. Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 0.8% in July at $69.6 billion Shoppers spent less on grocery items. Retail sales rise in June: Stats Can Sales at food and beverage retailers up 2.3% Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1% at $69.2 billion Food and beverage retailers had sales drop by 1.2%, led by lower sales at beer, wine and liquor retailers, along with supermarkets. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
