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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.

U.S. core inflation eases, but Fed rate cut this month remains unlikely

January 15, 2025 No Comments

U.S. inflation rose for the second straight month, though core inflation showed modest signs of easing. Still, economists say it likely won’t be enough to warrant a Fed rate cut later this month.

Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, and Carolyn Rogers, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada deliberations reveal ‘close call’ on 50-bps rate cut

December 24, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council faced a “close call” when deciding to proceed with December’s 50-basis-point rate cut, according to its latest summary of deliberations.

Higher bond yields to push up fixed mortgage rates

Experts predict Canadian mortgage rates will rise next week following latest surge in bond yields

November 21, 2024 No Comments

In just two months, Canadian bond yields have surged by over 61 basis points (0.61 percentage points), with a jump of roughly 17 bps in the past week.

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.

“Strong consensus” among BoC Governing Council that 50bps cut was needed in October

November 5, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council reached a “strong consensus” in October that a 50-basis-point rate cut was needed.

Economists predict inflation falling below 2 per cent

Economists predict inflation dipped below two per cent in September

October 14, 2024 No Comments

Economists expect inflation continued its downward trend last month, giving the Bank of Canada the all-clear to continue cutting its benchmark interest rate.

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.

Banks and lenders cut fixed mortgage rates

CIBC forecasts ‘supersized’ Bank of Canada rate cut by year end

September 14, 2024 No Comments

The central bank may take a more aggressive approach to easing monetary policy than most have been expecting

Inflation eases further in July: Bank of Canada poised for rate cut

August 20, 2024 No Comments

Inflation is continuing to ease, leaving the door open to another Bank of Canada rate cut in September, economists say.

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