Inflation

Bank of Canada holds key rate for first time in a year, leaves door open to hikes

The economy has generally moved in the right direction for the bank as it aims to slow activity

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |March 8, 2023

3 min read

Inflation eased again in January, OECD reports

Pullback in energy underpins softening price pressures

By James Langton |March 7, 2023

1 min read

Powell: Rate hikes could accelerate if economy stays strong

Getting inflation back to 2% “has a long way to go,” Fed chair tells senators while analysts raise spectre of a half-point hike

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 7, 2023

4 min read