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Groceries Are Getting Pricier Again: How Canadians Can Save

  Groceries Are Getting Pricier Again: How Canadians Can Save If your grocery bill feels heavier lately, you're not imagining it. Food prices in Canada have jumped significantly in 2026 , and families across the country are feeling the squeeze at checkout. According to recent data, vegetables and meat are each up more than 9% year-over-year, and the average family of four is projected to spend about $994 more on groceries in 2026 than in 2025 . For many households, that's nearly $1,000 in extra food costs they weren't expecting. But here's the good news: you don't have to accept higher grocery bills as inevitable . With the right strategies and a bit of planning, you can fight back against inflation and keep your food budget in check. We've compiled the most practical, actionable tips that work for Canadian households right now. The Reality Check: Canada's inflation rate hit 2.4% in June, with food prices leading the way. Ontario is experiencing the highest...
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Wall Street and Global Markets Take a Dip After Holiday Weekend

 

Wall Street and global markets started the week on a bearish note, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, before the bell. The Hong Kong benchmark index fell more than 2%, and investors were left without cues from overnight trading due to the holiday weekend.

Investors have been betting on the Federal Reserve cutting its main interest rate six or more times through 2024, a much more aggressive track than the Fed itself has hinted at. However, after a roaring start to the year, investors are growing a bit more cautious about how soon the Fed will begin cutting interest rates, how quickly, and by how much.

The first quarter of this year may be marked by the realization that it’s too early for the central banks to cut the interest rates unless something really bad hits the fan.

Microsoft rose about 0.7%, to $391.25 per share, before the bell Tuesday, vaulting past Apple to become the world’s most valuable publicly-traded company with a market capitalization of $2.89 trillion.


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