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Bank of Canada officials worry that rate cuts may overheat the housing market

June 19, 2024 2 Comments

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 overheat the housing market.

BoC Governing Council divided over timing of rate cuts, but agree they will be gradual

April 24, 2024 2 Comments

The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council remains split over when they think conditions will be right to begin lowering the country’s key interest rates.

Bank of Canada’s Governing Council divided over timing of future rate cuts

March 20, 2024 1 Comment

While conditions for rate cuts are expected to materialize over the course of the year, the Bank of Canada itself appears divided over when exactly these conditions will be met.

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Too soon to say when interest rates can come down: Bank of Canada

February 7, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council believes it’s too early to say when they can start easing interest rates, according to a summary of deliberations from its January 24 meeting.

Bank of Canada’s confidence grows that rates are now high enough, but says inflation risks remain

December 20, 2023 No Comments

The Bank of Canada’s six-member Governing Council believes odds have increased that interest rates are now high enough to bring inflation back to target.

The Bank of Canada’s latest rate hold wasn’t unanimous, meeting minutes show

November 8, 2023 1 Comment

While the Bank of Canada’s rate hold last month was a welcome reprieve for borrowers, minutes from the meeting show the decision wasn’t a unanimous one.

Bank of Canada feared costs of postponing July rate hike

July 26, 2023 1 Comment

The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council members opted for a 10th rate hike in July over concerns that waiting until September carried its own risks.

A rebound in Canada’s housing market contributed to the BoC’s decision to hike rates in June

June 21, 2023 No Comments

Ongoing excess demand in the economy, including a recent rebound in existing home sales, contributed to the Bank of Canada’s decision to hike interest rates earlier this month.

Bank of Canada concerned inflation could remain “stuck” above 2%

April 26, 2023 1 Comment

While the Bank of Canada expects inflation to continue to ease this year, it is also concerned about the risk of inflation becoming “stuck materially” above its 2% target.

Mortgage market in Canada more sensitive to higher rates: BoC

March 22, 2023 No Comments

When deciding to hold rates at its February meeting, the Bank of Canada took into consideration the fact Canada’s real estate and mortgage markets are more rate sensitive compared to other countries.

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