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Inflation slows again in Canada to 2%
Inflation slows again in Canada to 2%
by  AFP

Inflation in Canada eased to two percent year-on-year in August, hitting the target set by the country's central bank and marking its slowest increase since February 2021, official data showed Tuesday. The easing was due in part to lower gas prices, down 5.1 percent year-on-year after a 1.9 percent increase in July, Statistics Canada said in a statement.

EU bans Algerian spread toasted on social media
EU bans Algerian spread toasted on social media
by  AFP

The EU has blocked imports of an in-demand Algerian hazelnut spread that became popular in France after social media influencers raved about it. Is Cebon behind all the social media buzz?

US retail sales see slight rise, beating expectations
US retail sales see slight rise, beating expectations
by  AFP

US consumer spending rose only slightly in August, government data showed Tuesday, with consumers appearing to shift towards essentials in the face of high interest rates. Overall retail sales rose unexpectedly by 0.1 percent from July to August at $710.8 billion, defying analysts' anticipation of a 0.2 percent decline, according to Department of Commerce data.

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