In July 2024, Canada's inflation rate dropped to 2.5%, the lowest since March 2021, aligning with the Bank of Canada's expectations. Here’s what contributed to this decline:
- Shelter Costs: Inflation slowed to 5.7% from 6.2% in June, with declines in electricity costs, mortgage rates, and rent.
- Food Inflation: Eased slightly to 2.7% from 2.8%.
- Transportation Costs: Held steady at 2%, with a rise in gasoline prices offsetting a drop in passenger vehicle prices.
- Core Inflation: The median and trimmed-mean rates were below expectations at 2.4% and 2.7%.
With these factors in play, there's growing speculation that the Bank of Canada might cut interest rates in September to support the cooling economy.
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