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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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TSX Slips Amid Geopolitical Jitters Over U.S. Role in Middle East Tensions

Canada’s main stock index edged lower Thursday as investors grew increasingly uneasy over the potential for U.S. military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The S&P/TSX Composite Index dipped modestly, reflecting broader market caution as global tensions rattled investor confidence.

While energy stocks showed some resilience—buoyed by rising oil prices due to fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East—other sectors struggled to maintain momentum. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. foreign policy, particularly President Trump’s ambiguous stance on joining Israel’s military campaign, has added a layer of volatility to already fragile markets.

Trading volumes remained light, with U.S. markets closed for the Juneteenth holiday. Investors are also bracing for upcoming Canadian retail sales data, which could offer further insight into domestic economic resilience amid global instability.


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