inflation
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The rate of food price rises is currently 3.7% - while the overall rate of inflation stood at 3.3% in March.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
OTTAWA—The continued rise in energy prices last month pushed Canadian inflation to its highest in almost two years, though core measures of inflation remain contained.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"Economic uncertainty has heightened risks to growth and to inflation, amid the ongoing conflict," it said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“Healthcare inflation has had a significantly higher inflation rate than other costs such as property taxes or a mortgage, which is fixed.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The cost had risen due to inflation and was now $800 per semester versus $550.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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