bank rate forecasts

Reasons for and against a Bank of Canada rate cut this week

June 3, 2024 2 Comments

While the odds of a Bank of Canada rate cut this week have risen, many experts admit the decision could still go either way.

Soft GDP figures point to a BoC rate cut next week, but uncertainty remains

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s economy slowed more than expected in the first quarter, raising the odds of an interest rate cut next week by the Bank of Canada, economists say.

Rate cuts are on the way, but not this week, economists say

March 5, 2024 No Comments

Economists expect a more dovish tone from the Bank of Canada when it unveils its interest rate decision on Wednesday.

Rise in bond yields could send fixed mortgage rates higher, experts say

January 18, 2024 No Comments

A sudden rise in bond yields this week could cause some lenders to reverse recent fixed mortgage rate cuts, experts say.

Bank of Canada preview: A 100-bps rate hike “can’t be ruled out”

September 4, 2022 No Comments

All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision this week, which some say could be its last hike of the year, and perhaps of this rate cycle.

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