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 is set to release its latest snapshot of inflation on Monday morning when it publishes its consumer price index for February. The annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in January, down from 2.4 per cent in December. 

Home sales

The Canadian Real Estate Association will release its February home sales figures on Tuesday morning. Home sales in January fell 16.2 per cent compared with a year earlier as southern Ontario was hit by a massive winter storm.

Lululemon

Lululemon Athletica Inc. will report its fourth-quarter and full-year results after the close of markets on Tuesday. The results come as the retailer hunts for a new chief executive following the departure of Calvin McDonald from the top job. Lululemon is also facing pressure from founder Chip Wilson, who wants to shake up the board at the company.

Couche-Tard

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. will report its third-quarter results on Tuesday after the close of markets. The Circle K owner is working to strengthen its core platforms and pursue targeted investment opportunities after ending its quest last year to try and buy the parent company of rival 7-Eleven.

Rate decision

The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make an interest rate announcement on Wednesday. The decision comes as the war in Iran drives up the price of oil and raises worries about the global economy. The Bank of Canada's policy rate is currently set at 2.25 per cent.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 15, 2026.

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