Canada's Inflation Rate Hits 3-Year Low (Yes, it's Below the BoC Target)

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In this episode, Canada’s inflation rate hit 1.6% in September, marking the lowest since 2021. Lower gas prices and easing rent increases drove the drop, but food costs remain stubbornly high. With inflation under the Bank of Canada’s 2% target for two months, could rate cuts be on the horizon? We break down what this means for the economy and your budget.

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