Economists forecast steady 2.6% annual inflation rate for March release

April 13, 2025, 7:20 am

Two articles report that economic analysts are projecting an annual inflation rate of 2.6% for March, a figure that mirrors the previous month’s reading. The analyses explore how the stable yet elevated inflation rate reflects broader economic pressures both domestically and globally, examining pricing trends, governmental fiscal policy responses, and potential implications for consumers. This detailed outlook offers insight into Canada’s economic environment and the challenges faced by policymakers amid ongoing financial shifts.

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torontosun.com / Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March

Pricing trends are getting pushed all over the place these days by big economic shifts, resulting in what’s expected to be another elevated inflation reading in Canada this week. Economists polled by Reuters expect annual inflation for March to come in at 2.6 per cent when it’s released...

ledevoir.com / Les économistes prévoient un taux d’inflation annuel de 2,6%

«Nous anticipons toujours une forte inflation de base et une forte inflation des prix des aliments».

nationalpost.com / Economist predict March inflation at 2.6 per cent, with ‘modest’ tariff impact

While trade tensions have helped put pressure on inflation in areas like a lower loonie, they've also reduced pressure in other areas, like lower economic confidence and lower commodity prices

winnipegfreepress.com / Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March

citynews.ca / Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March

TORONTO — Pricing trends are getting pushed all over the place these days by big economic shifts, resulting in what’s expected to be another elevated inflation reading in Canada this week. Economists polled by Reuters expect annual inflation for March to come in at 2.6 per cent when it’s...


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