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  "title": "Consumer inflation ticked up to 3% in July, Statistics Canada says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/consumer-inflation-ticked-up-to-3-in-july-statistics-canada-says-1488801",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:59:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12023818/consumer-price-index-inflation-july/"
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  "account": "In July, the overall cost of goods and services in Canada, as measured by the consumer price index, increased by 3% compared to the same period last year, according to Statistics Canada. This rise came as gasoline prices climbed, with the monthly rate of inflation up from 2.8% in June to 3%, exceeding some economic forecasts. Most economists surveyed anticipated that annual inflation would climb to 2.9% in July after dropping to 2.8% in June, following a sharp slowdown due to calmer oil markets following a tentative ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. However, escalating hostilities again drove up oil and gas costs in July. The Bank of Canada aims to keep inflation between 1% and 3% to preserve price stability and foster economic growth. The central bank will review its key interest rate decision on September 2.",
  "summary": "Consumer inflation rose in July as gas prices increased, according to Statistics Canada, with the consumer price index ticking up from June.",
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