Inflation

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1% in June to $63.1 billion Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1% in June to $63.1 billion

Inflation was main contributor; volume only up 0.2%

By The Canadian Press |August 19, 2022

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Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting

Concerns about a recession have been eased, for now, by the ongoing strength of the job market

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |August 17, 2022

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Increased loneliness, isolation a side effect of inflation for Canadian seniors Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Increased loneliness, isolation a side effect of inflation for Canadian seniors

Getting about costs money but the elderly are seeing a crunch on grocery bills, investment portfolios

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press |August 17, 2022

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U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll

Americans spent more on building, garden supplies; less at clothing stores

August 17, 2022

3 min read