Insights and Stories of Promit Mukherjee

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Canada’s annual inflation rate eases to 1.7 per cent in July, core measures stay firm

Aug. 19, 2025 at 10:44 am CDT

Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.7 per cent in July from 1.9 per cent in the prior month as lower year-on-year gasoline prices kept the consumer price index low, but core measures of inflation stayed sticky, data showed on Tuesday.

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Canada’s trade deficit widened to C$5.9 billion in June

Aug. 5, 2025 at 9:35 am CDT

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Bank of Canada holds rates steady and says global trade war risk has eased

Jul. 30, 2025 at 9:47 am CDT

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Canada’s retail sales shrink as tariffs bite, June expected to improve

Jul. 24, 2025 at 11:06 am CDT

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Canada’s steel import duties violate WTO rules, says China

Jul. 18, 2025 at 3:14 pm CDT

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Canada eyes Mercosur trade pact to reduce U.S. reliance, minister says

Jul. 18, 2025 at 9:32 am CDT

Canada's International Trade Minister said on Thursday that there was interest from both sides to advance trade talks with South American bloc Mercosur, as Ottawa seeks new deals in a push to diversify from the U.S.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Canada’s annual inflation rate in June up slightly to 1.9 per cent

Jul. 15, 2025 at 9:08 am CDT

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in June, meeting analysts' expectations, as increases in the price of automobiles, clothing and footwear pushed the index higher, data showed on Tuesday.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

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Canada’s trade deficit narrows in May, US exports drop to lowest since pandemic

Jul. 3, 2025 at 12:02 pm CDT

Canada's trade deficit in May narrowed after a record-breaking deficit in April as total exports rose and imports fell even as the impact of U.S. tariffs dented shipments south of the border, data showed on Thursday.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

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Canada’s annual inflation unchanged at 1.7 per cent in May, core measures slightly ease

Jun. 24, 2025 at 9:56 am CDT

Canada’s annual inflation rate in May was unchanged from the previous month at 1.7 per cent as a drop in gasoline costs continued to keep the overall index stable. Prices of shelter, food and transportation also cooled.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

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Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

May. 6, 2025 at 9:58 am CDT

Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$506 million in March, beating expectations as imports fell at a faster rate than the drop in exports, data showed on Tuesday.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

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Insights and Stories of Promit Mukherjee

Canada’s annual inflation rate eases to 1.7 per cent in July, core measures stay firm

Canada’s trade deficit widened to C$5.9 billion in June

Bank of Canada holds rates steady and says global trade war risk has eased

Canada’s retail sales shrink as tariffs bite, June expected to improve

Canada’s steel import duties violate WTO rules, says China

Canada eyes Mercosur trade pact to reduce U.S. reliance, minister says

Canada’s annual inflation rate in June up slightly to 1.9 per cent

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in May, US exports drop to lowest since pandemic

Canada’s annual inflation unchanged at 1.7 per cent in May, core measures slightly ease

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

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