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Canada's Inflation Report Timing Sparks Market Concerns

1/23/2026

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Statistics Canada plans to release a significant inflation report on February 16, when most Canadian markets are closed.
Economists warn the timing could distort trading and give foreign investors an advantage.
Derek Holt of the Bank of Nova Scotia says the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surprises may not be reactable before markets open.
December headline inflation rose to 2.4% due to a federal sales tax break, while core measures eased.

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Statistics Canada plans to release a significant inflation report on February 16, when most Canadian markets are closed.
Economists warn the timing could distort trading and give foreign investors an advantage.
Derek Holt of the Bank of Nova Scotia says the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surprises may not be reactable before markets open.
December headline inflation rose to 2.4% due to a federal sales tax break, while core measures eased.