Economics

Surging inflation is forcing people and businesses to adapt

The highest inflation in a generation is heightening financial pressures

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |December 10, 2021

6 min read

Household wealth and income rise, but debt climbs too

Savings rate drops as consumption growth outpaces income gains

By James Langton |December 10, 2021

3 min read

Statistics Canada says debt relative to household income was up in Q3

The household debt service ratio fell, however, to 13.32% in the third quarter

By The Canadian Press |December 10, 2021

1 min read

Federal banking regulator OSFI holds domestic stability buffer at 2.5%

The rate is reviewed twice per year and is tied to the reserves of Canada's largest banks

By The Canadian Press |December 10, 2021

1 min read