Canada's annual inflation rate in April drops to 1.7%, but core measures rise

Alberta’s annual inflation rate tumbles in April, lowest west of Atlantic Canada

The annual inflation rate in Alberta took a big dip in April, driven by lower energy prices, but the inflation rate for groceries was higher, led by increasing beef prices.

Bank of Canada faces dilemma as core inflation heats up

Bank of Canada must weigh a weakening economy against the risks of hotter inflation when it decides on interest rates in June.

Tax and inflation rates may be more important than market volatility in your TSP

Interview transcript:   Terry Gerton: Well, let’s jump right in because we’re talking about some interesting trends in recent market performance. What’s jumped out at you, especially in terms of both domestic and international fund performance as we’ve seen the market be so volatile over the last few months? Art Stein: Yeah, there have been two changes that really stand out to me with the TSP funds. With the TSP funds, there are two funds that …

Canada’s Inflation Rate Falls to 1.7 Percent in April as Carbon Tax Is Lifted

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 1.7 percent in April, driven by lower energy prices following the removal of the consumer carbon tax, according to Statistics Canada. The country’s inflation rate was at 2.3 percent in March. It fell in April due to a combination of lower energy prices from the carbon tax’s removal, decreased oil demand due to U.S. tariffs, and increased oil supplies from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, St…

Canadian inflation fell to 1.7% in April after removal of consumer carbon tax, Statistics Canada says

Prior to Tuesday’s Statistics Canada release, economists largely expected overall inflation to have fallen to 1.6 per cent from 2.3 per cent in March.

While politicians celebrate the fall in inflation, Quebecers will continue to pay more for food.