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MNI BRIEF: Canadian Firms' View of Price Gains Slows to 4%

OTTAWA (MNI)

Canadian small firms see prices rising 4% over the next year, slowing again from a record of 4.9% set in April while still double the central bank's inflation target.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey published Thursday also showed expected pay increases moderating to 3.1% from a record 3.6% earlier this year. The Bank of Canada has led the G7 in rate hikes this year and economists see the 3.25% rate climbing another 50bps at its Oct. 26 decision.

The Bank will keep hiking to make sure inflation returns to target even if there's a recession, an academic adviser has told MNI. (See: MNI INTERVIEW: BOC To Follow Through Even If Recession- Tombe)

MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com

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