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Canada's annual inflation rate drops to 1.8% in December on sales tax relief
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Annual inflation rate in Canada eases to 1.8% in December
The annual inflation rate in Canada eased to 1.8% in December from 1.9% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations that it would remain at 1.9%. The annual core inflation rate in Canada which excludes eight of the most volatile components such as food,
Canada's inflation rate edged down to 1.8% in December as GST break kicked in
Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 1.8 per cent in December after rising 1.9 per cent in Novem ber, as the temporary GST tax break brought down the price of restaurant meals, alcohol and toys. Economists polled by Reuters had expected inflation to remain unchanged at 1.9 per cent last month.
Inflation fell to 1.8 per cent in December, in part from GST tax break
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government’s temporary tax break. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report on Tuesday said restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration.
Canada Inflation Dipped In December To 1.8%
Canadian inflation fell 0.1 percentage points to 1.8 percent in December as a brief sales tax holiday on selected consumer goods kicked off, the government statistical agency said Tuesday.
Canada's inflation rate fell to 1.8% in December, with prices declining during GST break
Canada's inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, with the federal government's GST holiday bringing prices down for restaurant food, alcohol and children's clothing, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
Inflation data likely to show further slowing, partly due to GST break: economists
Economists expect fresh data this week will reveal inflation slowed further in December, paving the way for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting interest rates.
Instant View: Canada's annual inflation rate eases to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.8% in December, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday, slightly lower than expected and a tick below the prior month's 1.9%. Market reaction: [CAD/] Link: COMMENTARY DOUG PORTER,
Statistics Canada: Inflation slows to annual rate of 1.8% in December
Statistics Canada released the latest inflation numbers for December earlier today and they came in lower than expected .. at 1-point-8 per cent. CBC's Scott Peterson has more.
Canada Inflation Eases to 1.8% Thanks to Tax Break
Stripping out the effects of the tax holiday, annual inflation ticked up for December to 2.3%.
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Inflation rate ticks down on GST holiday, with likely BoC rate cut ahead
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VIEW Canada's annual inflation rate eases to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.8% in December, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday, slightly lower than expected ...