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Canada's Inflation Surges to 2.6%, Rate Cuts in Jeopardy
3/18/2025
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Story summary
- Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.6% in February, surpassing the expected 2.2% due to a sales tax break ending.
- This is the highest inflation rate in eight months, with core inflation increasing to 2.9%.
- Economists anticipate the Bank of Canada may halt interest rate cuts at its April 16 meeting amid inflation pressures.
- Rising costs in restaurant meals, clothing, and transportation challenge the central bank's monetary policy decisions.
