Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March
- Economists polled by Reuters expect the annual inflation rate for March to be 2.6%, matching February's rate.
- Randall Bartlett of Desjardins Group stated that rising food prices will impact the March consumer price index.
- Douglas Porter from BMO noted that inflation expectations have risen, which will influence the Bank of Canada's decisions.
- Inflation expectations have increased as the Bank of Canada's recent survey showed consumer short-term inflation expectations rose last quarter for the first time since 2022.
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Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March
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