US core inflation hit a four-decade high last month, which, to be clear, is the opposite of what Jerome Powell & Friends need to prove their plan to cool the economy and achieve a “soft landing” is working.

Canada is famous for many things: Poutine, hockey, ketchup chips—and high, high prices. According to The National Post, Canadians are paying a serious premium for products, including mobile plans, grocery hauls, and some basic services.

It’s already put a dent in Meta’s advertising business, and now TikTok is preparing to take on a bunch of other Western tech giants with a push into music streaming and e-commerce.

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Expensive everything 📱 — Core inflation is at a 10 year high in the US. Canadians are paying more for everything. And TikTok is taking a big swing.