Maple Leaf Foods earns $17.7M in Q3, sales rise as it works to spin off pork businessMaple Leaf has found a way to spin off pork business, to be called Canada Packers Inc., through a tax-free "butterfly reorganization." Frozen meals going beyond convenienceConagra Brands Canada finds more consumers turning to frozen meals for their ease of preparation, cost savings. Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring Economists see weakness in the job market continuing in the short term before interest rate cuts spark a rebound in economic growth next year. Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy? Household spending on a per-person basis is down. Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates Economic momentum at the start of the summer doesn't seem to be holding: Andrew DiCapua Annual inflation falls to 1.6% in September, smallest yearly increase since 2021 Bank of Canada says more interest rates cuts could be coming. Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report Households have experienced price increases of about 15% on a typical "basket" of goods and services. Ontario minimum wage to increase today Ontario joins four other provinces in increasing its minimum wage this October 1. Drought in Brazil, Vietnam highlight climate change's impact on coffee: experts Extreme weather could make your morning coffee more expensive soon. July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts Sales at food and beverage retailers increased because of a 1.2% jump in sales at supermarkets and other grocery retailers. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
