summary of deliberations
Bank of Canada sees less risk of housing market overheating as demand softens
The Bank of Canada sees less risk of housing market overheating due to affordability issues.
Bank of Canada officials worry that rate cuts may overheat the housing market
The Bank of Canada’s top decision-makers expressed concerns before announcing this month’s interest rate cut, fearing that the rate relief could potentially overheat the housing market.
BoC Governing Council divided over timing of rate cuts, but agree they will be gradual
The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council remains split over when they think conditions will be right to begin lowering the country’s key interest rates.
Bank of Canada’s Governing Council divided over timing of future rate cuts
While conditions for rate cuts are expected to materialize over the course of the year, the Bank of Canada itself appears divided over when exactly these conditions will be met.
Too soon to say when interest rates can come down: Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council believes it’s too early to say when they can start easing interest rates, according to a summary of deliberations from its January 24 meeting.
Bank of Canada’s confidence grows that rates are now high enough, but says inflation risks remain
The Bank of Canada’s six-member Governing Council believes odds have increased that interest rates are now high enough to bring inflation back to target.
The Bank of Canada’s latest rate hold wasn’t unanimous, meeting minutes show
While the Bank of Canada’s rate hold last month was a welcome reprieve for borrowers, minutes from the meeting show the decision wasn’t a unanimous one.
Past rate hikes are slowing demand, but inflation still a “significant” concern: BoC
When deciding to leave interest rates unchanged at its Sept. 6 monetary policy meeting this month, the Bank of Canada determined the past hikes are working to slow the economy.
Bank of Canada feared costs of postponing July rate hike
The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council members opted for a 10th rate hike in July over concerns that waiting until September carried its own risks.