Kanada - Inflationsrate

The annual inflation rate in Canada rose to 2.2 percent in November 2019 from 1.9 percent in the previous month, matching market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since May, driven by a rebound in energy prices, as cost of gasoline increased for the first time since October 2018. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1 percent, after a 0.3 percent rise in October.

The annual inflation rate in Canada was at 1.9 percent in October 2019, unchanged from the previous month and matching market expectation. Cost of gasoline continued to fall while fruit prices rose further. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.3 percent, rebounding from a 0.4 percent fall in September and in line with forecasts.

The annual inflation rate in Canada stood at 1.9 percent in September 2019, its lowest level since March, unchanged from August and below market expectations of 2.1 percent. Price growth was held back by a further decline in gasoline prices.

The annual inflation rate in Canada edged down to 1.9 percent in August 2019 from 2.0 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 2 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since March, primarily due to lower gasoline prices.

The annual inflation rate in Canada was at 2 percent in July 2019, unchanged from the previous month and above market expectations of 1.7 percent, as a slowdown in cost of services was offset by a rise in prices of goods, namely durable goods and food. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.5 percent, rebounding from a 0.2 percent fall in June and compared with market forecasts of a 0.2 percent gain.

The annual inflation rate in Canada decreased to 2 percent in June of 2019 from 2.4 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations, as cost slowed for shelter and transportation while energy prices fell further. Excluding energy, the inflation dropped to 2.6 percent in June from 2.7 percent in May.