Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO —

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:

Inflation

Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation on Monday when it publishes its consumer price index for March. The annual inflation rate is expected to rise to 2.5 per cent compared with the 1.8 per cent result in February as higher oil prices pushed up the cost of gas.

Bank of Canada

The Bank of Canada will publish its business outlook survey and its Canadian survey of consumer expectations on Monday. The report comes ahead of the central bank’s next interest rate announcement set for April 29.

Metro results

Metro Inc. will report its second-quarter results before markets open Wednesday. The company has been growing its discount grocery footprint as shoppers continue to hunt for deals in the face of unrelenting pressure on household budgets.

Rogers results

Rogers Communications Inc. will report its first-quarter results before markets open Wednesday. The company recently announced an expansion of its satellite-to-mobile coverage in the U.S. through a partnership with provider T-Mobile.

Retail trade

Statistics Canada will release its figures for retail trade in February on Friday. The results come after retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $70.7 billion in January. The agency’s preliminary estimate for February released last month suggested retail sales rose 0.9 per cent for the month.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 19, 2026.

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