What You Need to Know: Changing Consumer Prices in Canada
Jun 18, 2020
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Canadian inflation was negative for the second straight month in May, reflecting reduced spending and an economy that is functioning well below its potential. With price changes likely to remain negative to slightly positive over the near-term, interest rates are expected to remain at or near their current levels.
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