Category : Economic Indicators


December inflation rises to 2.4%: StatCan

Canada's annual inflation rate increased to 2.4% in December, driven by a rebound from the previous month's 'tax holiday' effect. Get the latest data and analysis on price pressures.

Economists Expect Inflation Held Steady in December

Economists forecast Canada's inflation rate remained at 2.2% in December, despite a 'tax holiday' disruption. BMO's Reitzes predicts a slight uptick. Full analysis ahead of the Bank of Canada's rate decision.

U.S. Consumer Prices Rise as Expected in December

U.S. inflation cooled slightly in December 2025, with consumer prices increasing as forecasted. The data shows persistent price pressures, keeping the rate above the Federal Reserve's target. Read the full analysis.

Calgary's economy projected to grow 2.4% in 2026

A Conference Board of Canada report forecasts Calgary's economy will expand by 2.4% this year, maintaining growth despite headwinds like soft oil prices and a cooling housing market. Read the full analysis.

Lagarde Confronts Europe's Perils in Final Stretch

ECB President Christine Lagarde reflects on her crisis-filled career and warns of a volatile, fragmented world as she approaches her final years in office. Read her insights on populism and Europe's future.

Krugman Critiques Trump's Venezuela Oil Claims

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman dismantles Donald Trump's assertions about capturing wealth from Venezuela's oil, citing major economic and logistical barriers. Read the full analysis.

UK Births to Fall Below Deaths Permanently in 2026

A UK think tank projects deaths will exceed births from 2026 onward, marking a permanent demographic shift. Future growth will rely solely on immigration, reshaping the nation's economic and political landscape.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000 Last Week

New U.S. jobless benefit applications dropped below 200,000 last week, with layoffs remaining at historically low levels. Explore the latest economic indicators and what they signal for the labour market.

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