Canada's Steady Inflation Amid Growing Tariff Pressures
Canada's inflation rate remained stable at 1.7% in May, with falling gasoline prices counterbalancing concerns about tariffs impacting costs. Mortgage and rent prices eased, and core inflation, tracked by the Bank of Canada, stayed within target range. The data influences potential rate decisions amid economic uncertainties.
In May, Canada's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.7%, as decreasing gasoline prices kept the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stable, despite potential tariff-induced cost hikes.
Other sectors like shelter, food, and transportation also saw a cooling in prices, with a notable tax removal on gasoline in April expected to maintain lower costs across the nation for a year.
The Bank of Canada's decision on interest rates, essential for economic stability, will depend on forthcoming data and whether inflationary pressures rise, potentially signaling a rate cut if economic growth falters.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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