Economy

Tariff hikes inflict political pain, not economic

Cost of latest trade salvo is low, but it escalates tensions, Moody's says

By James Langton |May 21, 2024

2 min read

Canada’s inflation rate falls to 2.7% in April, driving up odds of June rate cut

The slowdown from 2.9% in March was led by food prices, services and durable goods

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |May 21, 2024

3 min read

Mortgages, credit cards drive debt higher

Household debt levels rise in March, StatsCan reports

By James Langton |May 17, 2024

1 min read

Canadian investors pile into foreign equities

Portfolio outflows reach record levels in March, first quarter, StatsCan says

By James Langton |May 17, 2024

1 min read