forecasts Archives - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Whiplash in Canada’s bond market signals rate roller-coaster ahead, experts say

January 17, 2025 No Comments

When it comes to predicting mortgage rates, the only thing Canada’s mortgage experts are certain of right now is that nothing is certain.

Bank of Canada rate hikes in 2026? National Bank thinks so.

January 14, 2025 1 Comment

Just when Canadians thought Bank of Canada rate hikes were behind us, one major bank is now forecasting their return as early as next year.

Bank of Canada policy rate forecast 1.75 percent

Why one analyst thinks the Bank of Canada will be forced to cut its policy rate to 1.75%

November 25, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada may be forced to continue lowering its policy rate more than markets are currently anticipating, with this easing cycle stretching into the second half of 2025.

Odds of second 50-bps Bank of Canada rate cut drop after stronger inflation report

November 19, 2024 1 Comment

Still, many economists still see a half-point cut as likely at the Bank’s December 11 meeting.

Bank of Canada expected to cut rates by 100 bps before pausing, financial experts say

November 4, 2024 No Comments

Financial experts expect the Bank of Canada to cut rates by 100 basis points by the middle of 2025, with no further reductions thereafter.

Economy to grow moderately, rates to fall below three per cent next year: Deloitte

September 26, 2024 No Comments

Deloitte Canada expects economic growth to pick up next year as it forecasts the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate below three per cent by mid-2025.

CREA cuts housing market forecast for 2024 despite June sales rising

July 12, 2024 No Comments

CREA has lowered its housing market forecast for 2024, citing increased supply levels and a slow spring season due to fewer anticipated interest rate cuts in 2024.

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.

Strong U.S. inflation could delay rate cuts on both sides of the border

April 10, 2024 No Comments

While the Bank of Canada left its benchmark rate unchanged as expected today, markets instead turned their attention to today’s hot U.S. inflation report.

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