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Core Insights - Consumer price growth in Canada remained stable last month, indicating a balance in the overall inflationary environment [1] Group 1: Consumer Services and Grocery Costs - Consumers experienced a decrease in service costs, contributing to the stability in consumer price growth [1] - Grocery costs saw the sharpest increase since the end of 2023, highlighting a significant pressure point for consumers [1] Group 2: Fuel Prices - Prices at the pump declined, but the reduction was less pronounced compared to previous months, suggesting a potential area of concern for consumers [1]

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the significant weakness seen last Friday.Traders may look to pick up stocks at somewhat reduced levels after last Friday's pullback, which was led by a sell-off among tech stocks.Overall trading activity may be somewhat subdued, however, as traders look ahead to the release of some key U.S. economic data in the coming days.The monthly jobs report for November along with a report on ...

The year is winding down, but several critical pieces of economic data will soon be released.With the Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year now in the rearview, there aren't too many days left in 2025. However, before investors head off for the holiday season, there could still be some fireworks that strongly impact the broader benchmark S&P 500 index this year, most of which will come out over the next few days.The government plans to release several important pieces of economic data, some of which w ...

Inflation in Canada unexpectedly held steady last month while core measures broadly cooled, as slowing price growth for services was offset by rising costs of goods https://t.co/gfwNcKQwp3 ...

The US Bureau of Labor is set to release the November CPI inflation data on Thursday, December 18th. The report is likely to be noisy, as it skips the October CPI report dueAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business r ...

Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $4,334.30 per troy ounce on Tuesday, nearly even with Monday’s closing price of $4,335.20. The price of gold declined in early trading. The economy and interest-rate outlook continue to be areas of focus for investors. In separate speeches Monday, New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Stephen Miran predicted slower inflation in 2026. Williams was positive about the 2026 outlook and monetary policy heading into the new year, while Miran argued for larger rate ...

Nigerian inflation eased more than anticipated in November, strengthening the case for policymakers to resume interest-rate cuts when they next meet in February https://t.co/SIZDNM0Sur ...

Economic Context - The purchasing power of the dollar has significantly decreased, with a current $100 bill equating to about $12 in 1970 [1] - The U.S. national debt has reached $38.33 trillion as of November 24, raising concerns about potential economic scenarios [1] Debt Concerns - Ray Dalio warns of a "debt death spiral" in the U.S., where the government must borrow to pay interest, leading to a worsening cycle [2] - The U.S. paid $1.2 trillion in net interest in the fiscal year-to-date 2025, surpassing the $850 billion budgeted for defense [2][3] Investment Strategies - Dalio recommends investing in gold as a safeguard against economic downturns, emphasizing its role as a diversifier [5] - The price of gold has surged to approximately $4,200 an ounce in 2025, highlighting its increasing value [6] Real Estate Investment - Real estate is viewed as a long-term hedge against inflation, with the S&P CoreLogic U.S. National Home Price Index showing a nearly 50% increase over the past five years [11] - Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived allow investors to participate in real estate with minimal capital, starting at $100 [12] Stock Market Insights - Musk suggests that owning physical assets or stocks in reputable companies is preferable to holding cash during inflationary periods [10][11] - Warren Buffett advocates for investing in the S&P 500 index fund as a means of achieving diversification across major U.S. companies [18][19]

Time now for the CNBC All-America Economic Survey holiday edition. For the past 19 years, we have tracked how much shoppers are spending for Christmas and most importantly this year. What is behind the spending decisions.Senior economics reporter Steve Leeman has the details, joins us here on set. Steve, >> thank you Melissa. Uh this looks to be the Christmas where inflation is the red-nosed reindeer that is leading shopping decisions among American consumers in a way we have not seen before.The CNBC All-Am ...