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Bank of Canada slashes rates, says monetary policy has worked
10/23/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday reduced its key benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, its first bigger-than-usual move in more than four years, and hailed signs the ... More
Five of six Canadian banks predict sharper rate cut as inflation slows
10/21/2024 | Posted in Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Five of Canada's biggest banks are now expecting a larger-than-usual interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada after inflation numbers came in lower than anticipated.
... MoreRate cut showdown: 25 or 50 bps? Economists split on Bank of Canada's next move
10/11/2024 | Posted in Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Strong employment results for September have tempered Bank of Canada rate cut expectations for later this month.
... MoreFormer Bank of Canada Official Sees Jumbo Rate Cut in October
10/7/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
An ex-member of the Bank of Canada’s governing body said officials should cut borrowing costs by half a percentage point later this month.
... MoreBank of Canada to Start Jumbo Rate Cuts by December, CIBC Says
9/12/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
One of the country’s biggest lenders says the Bank of Canada will accelerate the pace of monetary easing in order to stave off recession.
... MoreInterest rate cut welcome news for homeowners with variable-rate mortgages
9/5/2024 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Real estate experts say the Bank of Canada’s third consecutive interest rate cut is welcome news for variable-rate mortgage holders, but it could still be some time ... More
Bank of Canada makes third rate cut in a row
9/4/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada has cut its policy rate by a further 25 basis points in its September decision, marking a third consecutive move to bring rates lower.
... MoreCanadian house prices could rise by up to 6% in steady fall market
9/3/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Paul DeAdder
Interest rate cuts should spark buying activity says RE/MAX Canada
... MoreThe Bank of Canada is expected to cut rates again, with U.S. Fed on deck
9/3/2024 | Posted in Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday as inflationary forces continue to cool on both sides of the Canada-United ... More
Inflation eases further in July: Bank of Canada poised for rate cut
8/20/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Inflation is continuing to ease, leaving the door open to another Bank of Canada rate cut in September, economists say.
... MoreBank of Canada seen cutting rates faster after weak U.S. jobs data
8/3/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Markets are betting the Bank of Canada will cut at each of its remaining interest rate decisions this year as the labor market in the U.S. looks to be loosening faster than ... More
Will the Bank of Canada deliver another 175 bps in rate cuts? TD and CIBC say yes
7/26/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Borrowers may have welcomed recent rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, but TD Bank and CIBC predict an additional 175 bps cut by the end of 2025, lowering the overnight rate to ... More
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.5% with hints of more to come
7/24/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the second straight reduction in the central bank’s easing cycle.
... MoreInflation report "all but guarantees" a Bank of Canada rate cut next week: economists
7/16/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Experts speculate the Bank of Canada may cut rates next week following a larger-than-expected slowdown in the country’s inflation rate in June.
... MoreEconomists say BoC could cut interest rates again in July if inflation keeps cooling
6/23/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Economists are forecasting inflation slowed further in May, which would be welcome progress for the Bank of Canada after it cut its key lending rate for the first time in four ... More
Bank of Canada officials worry that rate cuts may overheat the housing market
6/19/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada’s top decision-makers expressed concerns before announcing this month’s interest rate cut, fearing that the rate relief could potentially ... More
Bank of Canada cuts key rate for first time in more than 4 years
6/5/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada has cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points, a move not seen since the beginning of the pandemic.
... MoreBank of Canada considered waiting until July to cut interest rates
6/19/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada's governing council thought about waiting until July to lower interest rates but ultimately decided to cut earlier, the central bank's summary of ... More
June rate cut still a "close call" despite lower inflation in April
5/21/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Canada's headline inflation rate continued to ease in April, leaving the door open to a Bank of Canada rate cut next month.
... MoreBank of Canada set for June rate cut, diverging from Fed
5/2/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Economic stagnation prompts the Bank of Canada to plan a rate cut in June, contrasting with the US Federal Reserve's strategy
... MoreCanada's latest GDP figures may prompt Bank of Canada summer rate cut: Economists
4/30/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Canada’s quarterly gross domestic product edged up 0.2% in February, suggesting the Bank of Canada may have a reason to cut rates in the summer.
... MoreBank of Canada leaves spring housing market in 'holding pattern'
4/10/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Paul DeAdder
News not all bad as central bank signals possibility of rate relief in June
... MoreBank of Canada announces key interest rate decision
4/10/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada (BoC) today announced its key interest rate decision, electing to hold rates steady at five per cent.
... MoreBank of Canada to keep rates on hold this week, first cut seen as early as June
4/8/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its key overnight rate on hold Wednesday, as it gathers more evidence of cooling inflation before delivering its first interest ... More
Inflation expectations cast shadow on BoC's rate decision
4/3/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Economists question their forecasts as inflation expectations challenge anticipated rate cuts
... MoreInflation metrics give BoC room to talk cuts
3/19/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Economists widely expect central bank to start cutting rates in June
... MoreVariable or short-term fixed mortgage? Where experts see the "sweet spot"
3/13/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Paul DeAdder
The Canadian mortgage space is already seeing some rates on offer decline heading into the spring market, despite no clear indication yet from the Bank of Canada that interest ... More
Bank of Canada makes interest rate decision
3/9/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada elected to hold interest rates steady at 5 per cent.
... MoreBank of Canada expected to hold interest rates this week as grey cloud hangs over economy
3/4/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
The Bank of Canada is expected to preach patience at its interest rate announcement this week as economists say weakening economic conditions are setting the stage for rate ... More
We could reach 2% inflation by this summer: National Bank
2/28/2024 | Posted in Interest Rates by Paul DeAdder
Could Canada’s headline inflation rate reach the neutral target of 2% by this summer, a full year sooner than the Bank of Canada’s own forecasts?
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