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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...

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Euro 2024: Fans’ Fever Pitch Ahead of Historic Final

 

The anticipation is palpable as England and Spain gear up for the Euro 2024 final in Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Tens of thousands of England fans have flooded the German capital, with every bar, café, and fan zone buzzing with excitement. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere:

  1. Passionate Fans: England supporters have already declared themselves champions, with one fan even getting a tattoo of a trophy and the words “England Euro 2024 Winners.” Spanish fans are equally optimistic, hoping for last-minute tickets.

  2. Brandenburg Gate Hotspot: The iconic Brandenburg Gate has become a hub for fans from both nations, dressed in their football Sunday best. Flags, cheers, and camaraderie fill the air.

  3. Berlin Transformed: Central Berlin is awash in team colors as fans deck out the city. Football fever has taken over, and the historic backdrop of the Brandenburg Gate adds to the excitement.

Get ready for an unforgettable showdown! 

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