Canadian inflation moderates but is still too high; retail sales in july fell hard as consumers pulled back; manufacturers warn that labour shortages are costing them money; more Canadians are living paycheck to paycheck; the World Bank warns a global recession could be the fallout of higher interest rates; Canada to lift Covid border restrictions and is the pandemic over? Doctors warn we may be getting ahead of reality. 

<p>Canadian inflation moderates but is still too high; retail sales in july fell hard as consumers pulled back; manufacturers warn that labour shortages are costing them money; more Canadians are living paycheck to paycheck; the World Bank warns a global recession could be the fallout of higher interest rates; Canada to lift Covid border restrictions and is the pandemic over? Doctors warn we may be getting ahead of reality. </p>

A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

<p>A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.</p>

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