Canadian January CPI Growth Edged into BoC's Target Range - Action Forex
Bottom Line: The first CPI report in 2024 came in softer than expected with the breadth of inflation still showing signs of gradual easing, but also still wider than would be consistent with the Bank of Canada’s 2% inflation target. Shelter inflation will remain sticky as higher interest rates feed through to mortgage interest costs with a lag and undersupply of housing continues to boost rent prices.
Bottom Line: The first CPI report in 2024 came in softer than expected with the breadth of inflation still showing signs of gradual easing, but also still wider than would be consistent with the Bank of Canada’s 2% inflation target. Shelter inflation will remain sticky as higher interest rates feed through to mortgage interest costs with a lag and undersupply of housing continues to boost rent prices.
