September CPI data

Canada September CPI +0.5% vs +0.5% y/y expected
  • Prior was +0.1%
  • CPI -0.1% m/m vs -0.1% exp
  • Prior month -0.1% m/m
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Core measures:

  • Median 1.9% vs 1.9% exp (prior 1.9%)
  • Common 1.5% vs 1.5% exp (prior 1.5%)
  • Trim 1.8% vs 1.7% exp (prior 1.7%)

The acceleration in the CPI in September was largely due to price changes in the transportation, recreation, education and reading, and shelter components.

CPI components