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Experts bet on sixth straight Bank of Canada rate cut this week

January 27, 2025 No Comments

Economists and markets expect a 25-basis-point rate cut this week, bringing the Bank of Canada’s policy rate to a two-year low of 3%.

Bank of Canada widely expected to extend its rate-cut streak on Wednesday

September 2, 2024 1 Comment

More rate relief is expected this week for those with variable-rate mortgages and lines of credit.

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.

Economists rule out rate cut this week, but all eyes on BoC statement and forecasts

April 8, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week for the sixth straight meeting.

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.

Bank of Canada preview: Rate hold expected as attention shifts to rate cuts

December 5, 2023 No Comments

The Bank of Canada’s final rate decision of the year is expected to be uneventful, with markets and forecasters overwhelmingly predicting a third straight rate hold.

Bank of Canada decision: Rate hold expected, but debate over future hikes persists

September 5, 2023 No Comments

Weaker-than-expected GDP data last week likely sealed the deal for a rate hold tomorrow by the Bank of Canada. But not all economists are convinced that this marks the end of the current rate-hike cycle.

Bank of Canada benchmark rate expected to reach a 22-year high of 5% this week

July 10, 2023 1 Comment

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver a second consecutive quarter-point rate hike this Wednesday, which would bring its benchmark lending rate to a 22-year high of 5%.

Bank of Canada preview: Another rate hold widely expected

April 10, 2023 No Comments

Despite stronger-than-expected job gains in March, the Bank of Canada is unanimously expected to keep rates on hold at this week’s rate decision meeting.

Bank of Canada rate decision January 2023

Bank of Canada expected to “nudge” rates another 25 bps higher

January 23, 2023 No Comments

The Bank of Canada will deliver its first rate announcement of the year this week, where markets and economists overwhelmingly expect a 25-bps rate hike.

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