Inflation

Manitoba’s budget bill, which includes a tax cut on some foods, passed through a final vote early Friday after long days and nights of acrimonious debate.

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

A new TD survey released Tuesday suggests a third of Canadians plan to spend less this summer, with more than half of travellers actively reducing their travel costs.

Quebecers will save on some items as part of a list of the province’s spending measures aimed at driving down the soaring cost of living, but some worry it will have little impact.

Canadian retail sales were driven upward by rising gas prices while core sales volumes dropped, leaving the Bank of Canada in a tricky position.

A downtown Victoria restaurant is adjusting menu prices in response to rising food costs, raising some items while lowering others in an effort to balance affordability with quality.

Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed inflation higher in April but some economists argue the conflict’s looming costs haven’t been fully captured in the latest price data.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew breaks down what’s actually happening with oil prices in 2026, why it matters for your wallet, and the practical moves you can make to absorb the squeeze.

Economists expect the annual pace of inflation topped three per cent for the first time since 2023 in April as Statistics Canada’s consumer price index reflects the full weight of the Iran war energy shock.

U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans.

As shipping constraints in the Middle East disrupt global fertilizer supply and drive up prices, a new TD report says Canada is better positioned to face any inflationary pressures on its food production — at least in the short run.

Analysts at the Bank of Canada say prices on goods affected by Ottawa’s counter-tariffs against the United States last year were roughly six per cent higher on average than non-tariffed goods.

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how to turn working a few extra years into one of the smartest financial moves you'll ever make.

Higher energy prices and rising food costs have been driving forces in increasing inflation so far this year, but a new survey shows the higher prices of goods is impacting young Canadians more than other age groups in the country.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $46.1 million, down from $49.6 million a year ago, as its sales rose 6.2 per cent.