BoC rate forecast

Two big banks predict 225 bps worth of BoC rate cuts over the next year

October 21, 2024 No Comments

As we appraoach what’s expected to be the Bank of Canada’s fourth consecutive interest rate cut this year, several major banks are forecasting that the rate-cutting cycle is far from over.

Will rising unemployment hasten the Bank of Canada’s coming rate cuts?

July 5, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s labour market stumbled in June, with the unemployment rate rising to 6.4%, up from the previous month.

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.

What the latest GDP figures mean for the Bank of Canada’s rate cut timing

March 28, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s stronger-than-expected GDP growth in January could pose a challenge for the Bank of Canada, potentially complicating the timing for its anticipated interest rate cuts.

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 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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