Economic indicators

A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April

Inflation “too sticky,” BoA analyst says as new data show prices increased 4.4% year over year

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 26, 2023

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Upstream price pressures ease: StatsCan

National Banks says BoC can be patient while input cost easing plays out

By James Langton |May 23, 2023

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell hints at a pause in rate hikes when central bank meets next month

Bank failures may cause lending reduction but inflation remains well above 2% target

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 19, 2023

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Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 1.4% in March, but core sales up 0.3%

Sales at gasoline stations and fuel vendors dropped 3.9%

By The Canadian Press |May 19, 2023

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