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Bank of Canada’s March rate cut odds drop to 30% after latest inflation data

February 18, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s inflation report for January has led to a sharp decline in the chances of the Bank of Canada cutting rates in March.

Economists weigh in on BoC rate cut chances after inflation drop

January 21, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s inflation rate eased to 1.8% in December, increasing the likelihood of a Bank of Canada rate cut this month, according to economists.

Inflation expected to ease to 2.1%, lowest level since March 2021: economists

September 15, 2024 No Comments

Economists anticipate that Canada’s annual inflation rate in August fell to its lowest level since March 2021.

Economists predict June rate cut as inflation continues to ease

March 19, 2024 No Comments

Today’s lower-than-expected inflation reading for February has bolstered confidence that the Bank of Canada could initiate its first rate cut in June.

Unexpected inflation drop won’t hasten Bank of Canada’s rate cut plans, economists say

February 20, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada is still likely to wait until mid-year before delivering its first rate cut, despite January’s downside surprise in inflation, economists say.

Inflation crept back up in December: “We’re not out of the woods yet”

January 16, 2024 No Comments

For the third time since 2022, Canada’s headline inflation rate reversed course and trended back upward in December. Headline inflation rose 3.4% last month, Statistics

Rate cut odds steep following weak inflation data

Rate cut odds steepen after weak October inflation data

November 21, 2023 No Comments

Following the release of weaker-than-expected October inflation data, markets are growing more confident that the Bank of Canada’s rate-hike cycle is officially over.

Inflation rises more than expected in August, keeping BoC rate hikes in play

September 19, 2023 No Comments

Inflation heated up more than expected in August, raising the odds of yet another Bank of Canada rate hike in October.

Bank of Canada won’t be pleased with July inflation data, but rate hold still expected

August 15, 2023 No Comments

Economists say the Bank of Canada likely won’t be pleased with July’s headline inflation reading, which came in hotter than expected.

Inflation falls below 3%, but core measures still proving “sticky”

July 18, 2023 No Comments

Canada’s headline inflation reading took another step towards the magic 2% figure by slowing to an annual rate of 2.8% in June.

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