Inflation

Chinese officials express faith in economy, keep interest rates steady

Upbeat tone contrasts with fears that China’s economic concerns could dent global and regional growth

By Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press |September 20, 2023

4 min read

U.K. inflation dips in August, though Bank of England still set to raise rates

Consumer prices index moderated to 6.7% in the year August, down from 6.8% in July

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |September 20, 2023

2 min read

Swings in inflation not unusual, but underlying price pressures still high: BoC

Deputy governor weighed in on the numbers during a speech in Regina on Tuesday

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |September 19, 2023

2 min read

Job vacancies decline, wage growth pressures ease in Q2

Signs of labour market slack emerge in the second quarter, StatsCan says

By James Langton |September 19, 2023

1 min read