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How to Protect Your Wallet from Rising Food Prices in Canada

   The 2026 Survival Guide — 10 proven strategies to cut your grocery bill and fight back against inflation. MoneySavings.ca  ·  May 10, 2026  ·  8 min read If your grocery bill has been quietly climbing, you're not imagining it. Canadian families are facing the steepest food inflation in years — but with the right strategies, you can fight back. Here's exactly what to do. The Numbers Are Real — And They Hurt Let's not sugarcoat it. According to the 2026 Canada Food Price Report , food prices across the country are expected to rise between 4% and 6% this year, driven largely by beef prices climbing roughly 7%. The culprits? A perfect storm of US–Canada trade tariffs, shrinking cattle herds, and rising supply chain costs. $17,571 Projected food spend for a family of 4 in 2026 +$994 More than in 2025 — per family, per year +27% Higher than just five years ago 4–6% Overall food price increas...
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Another Winning Week for Wall Street: Records Keep Rolling In


Wall Street wrapped up yet another triumphant week, with U.S. stocks surging to new heights. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 5,096.27, surpassing its own record set just last week. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq composite led the charge, boasting a remarkable gain of 0.9% to reach 38,996.39, eclipsing its previous all-time high from 2021.

Market Highlights:

  1. Dell Technologies Soars: Dell Technologies stole the spotlight, rocketing an impressive 31.6%. The company reported robust profits and revenue for the latest quarter, outperforming expectations.

  2. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 Sets Records: Japanese stocks continued their meteoric rise, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surging 1.9% to close at 39,940.00. This index recently surpassed its 1989 peak, marking a significant milestone in Japan’s financial history.

  3. Global Economic Outlook: While Japan’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.4% in January, the purchasing managers index for manufacturing activity signaled subdued demand both domestically and internationally. Investors are eagerly awaiting China’s National People’s Congress next week, where economic revitalization policies will take center stage.

  4. Asia’s Resilience: Asian markets remained resilient. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up 0.3%, and China’s Shanghai Composite added 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.6%, while Korea’s market remained closed for a holiday.

  5. Wall Street’s Winning Streak: The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished just below its previous record, rising 0.1% to 38,996.39. Wall Street’s unwavering momentum continues, with the S&P 500 celebrating its 16th winning week in the last 18.

As the bull market charges ahead, investors remain cautiously optimistic. Will this winning streak persist? Only time will tell, but for now, Wall Street revels in its record-breaking achievements. 

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