Group 1 - Canada's inflation rate in September rose to 2.4% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations of 2.3%, driven by narrowing declines in gasoline prices and rising food prices [1] - The core inflation indicator also increased, with September's core CPI rising to 2.8% year-on-year from 2.6% previously, indicating persistent inflationary pressures [1] - The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain a cautious stance ahead of its upcoming interest rate meeting, with the probability of a rate cut in October dropping to 74% from 86% prior to the inflation data release [1] Group 2 - Ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada prompted the Bank of Canada to lower its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% in September, marking the first rate cut in six months [2] - Analysts suggest that the recent inflation data may have limited impact on the Bank of Canada's decision-making, as the central bank is focused on economic growth and employment risks stemming from tariff policies [2] - Key indicators highlight the weakness in the Canadian economy, including negative sales expectations and high levels of layoff plans, while wage growth expectations have halved from a peak of 5.8% in May 2022 to 3%, the lowest in four years [2]
【环球财经】加拿大9月通胀高于预期 对加拿大央行降息影响有限
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-10-21 13:45