Inflation rate cools to 1.7% in July thanks to lower gas prices: StatCanBeyond the gas pumps, there are signs of prices accelerating at the grocery store and in housing. Canadian Tire reports strong second quarter 2025 resultsPresident and CEO Hicks says store refresh, technology and expanded loyalty partnerships driving growth. Bank of Canada widely expected to hold key rate steady amid trade uncertainty Stubbornness on the inflation front and surprise strength in the labour market have quashed arguments for further easing since the central bank's June decision. Canadian discretionary spending ticks up: RBC Report finds Canadians are held firm, even as worries grow around Canada’s economy. RBC and Pattison Food Group expand partnership to shoppers in Western Canada Expanded partnership includes such Pattison Food Group locations as Save-On-Foods. Canadian Tire Q1 profit down from year ago due to restructuring costs Company investing in news stores, announces Triangle Rewards WestJet loyalty partnership. RBC and Canadian Tire Corporation announce strategic loyalty partnership Collaboration will enhance the value of both programs by linking eligible RBC credit and debit cardholders to Triangle Rewards. Metro to launch Moi Rewards in Ontario and expand partnership with RBC and Avion Rewards Ontario customers of Metro and Food Basics grocery and pharmacy banners will save on everyday essentials. Inflation expected to ease to 2.1%, lowest level since March 2021: economists Central bank has signalled a willingness to speed up cuts to its key lending rate if circumstances warrant. 1
