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  Your fast briefing on what's moving Canadian money this weekend. 1 Inflation Is Back Above 3% — And Groceries Aren't Helping Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 3.2% in May , its highest reading since December 2023, beating analyst expectations of 3.0%. The main culprit was gasoline, where prices surged 33.2% year over year as Middle East supply disruptions continued to ripple through Canadian pumps. Grocery shoppers felt it too: food purchased at stores rose 4.3% annually, with fresh vegetables up 9% and tomatoes spiking a staggering 45.2% — a direct result of poor weather and reduced planting in Mexico following U.S. tariff uncertainty. The silver lining is that shelter inflation continued to ease, sitting at just 1.7%, and economists expect May to mark the peak for headline inflation this year as oil prices have since moderated. Source: Statistics Canada, June 22, 2026 2 Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% — Fifth Pause in a Row On June 10, the Bank of Canada kept its ...

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McDonald’s System Outages Reported Worldwide

 


McDonald’s, the global fast-food giant, faced widespread system outages on Friday, causing disruptions at many of its outlets across the world. The technical glitches led to temporary closures of some restaurants and prompted a flurry of complaints on social media platforms.

Reports of system outages spanned multiple countries, affecting operations in Japan, Thailand, and other regions. The company attributed the disruptions to a “technology outage.”  McDonald’s assured customers that they were actively working to fix the issues.

The chain clarified that the problems were unrelated to any cybersecurity incidents. Customers faced inconvenience due to restaurant closures and service interruptions. Social media platforms buzzed with complaints from patrons who encountered difficulties during their visits.

McDonald’s expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured customers that they were diligently addressing the technical hiccups.  The company’s teams worldwide were collaborating to restore normal operations swiftly.

While the system outages disrupted McDonald’s usual operations, the chain remains committed to resolving the issues promptly. As they work behind the scenes to fix the technology glitches, customers can expect a smoother experience in the near future.

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