Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July
NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they…
Inflation report lands amid spiking oil prices, rising interest rates and Fed on fence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Friday’s inflation report is shaping up to be among the most consequential in years. Oil…
Canadian pump prices creep higher as Mideast fighting escalates
Gas pumps are shown at a gas station in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito…
Higher gas prices expected to nudge Canada’s inflation rate back near 3% in July, economists say
Gas prices soared to almost $1.97 a litre at some gas stations in Greater Sudbury, Ont. on Tuesday…
Americans’ confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after…
The ‘rockets and feathers’ effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years: rockets and feathers. Rockets,…
Temporary relief in gas prices expected to pull inflation back below 3% in June
A person pumps gas in Montreal on Thursday, April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi – The Canadian…
Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell,…
Buying an EV in Canada is more attractive thanks to new incentives and soaring gas prices — will you make the switch?
young father with daughter in his arms charging an electric car New data is showing Canadians are turning…
Meet ‘Freedom Fuel Network’ stations, a new chain with cheaper gas and mysterious origins
President Donald Trump promoted the “Freedom Fuel Network” offering gasoline prices well below the average market price a…
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as…
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.5 per cent at $73 billion in April
A person fills up their car at a gas station in Montreal on Thursday, March 5, 2026. THE…