CANADA INFLATION DATA , BUSINESS SURVEY ON TAP AHEAD OF BOC DECISION

What happened: Canadian inflation data and the Bank of Canada Q3 Business Outlook Survey are due Monday, ahead of the BoC rate decision on Oct. 28. Key numbers: Headline CPI expected to hold at 3% year over year in September, a third straight month. Core inflation seen easing to 1.8% from 2.1%. Unemployment around 6.5%. Retail sales seen up 1.3% in August. Why it matters: The releases are key inputs for the Oct. 28 decision, with inflation and growth risks expected to keep the BoC on hold through the rest of 2026.

Canadian inflation data and the Bank of Canada Q3 Business Outlook Survey are due Monday, ahead of the BoC rate decision on Oct. 28.

The releases are key inputs for the Oct. 28 decision, with inflation and growth risks expected to keep the BoC on hold through the rest of 2026.