North American markets slip as inflation cools in Canada
Canada’s main index edged lower while U S markets fell amid rate cut expectations. Canada’s inflation slowed to 2.9 percent prompting debate over Bank of Canada timing. U S investors forecast rate cuts later in 2024. Nvidia weighed on tech stocks as fears of a late-cycle slowdown persisted.
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Inflation drops in Canada and provinces in January
Canada wide inflation eased to 2.9 percent in January from 3.4 percent in December with gasoline prices down four percent and food costs cooling. Thunder Bay and other regions saw lower year over year inflation while airfares and clothing prices fell, easing underlying pressures and fueling expectations of rate cuts.
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Loblaw to add more than 40 stores across Canada
Loblaw Cos plans a multibillion expansion including 40 new discount stores and 140 pharmacy care clinics across Canada. The program renovates 700 locations and relocates 10, creating over 7,500 jobs amid inflation pressures.
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