The economic data questions the Bank of Canada's recent decision to hold interest rates for a second consecutive time Economics
There was more bad than good in the latest jobs report if you look beneath the surface Other
The Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its policy interest rate at 2.75% shows that it’s more focused on core inflation than weak economic growth as it waits to get more data, according to analysts. Other
The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a second consecutive meeting, but officials said there may be a need to cut borrowing costs if the economy weakens and inflation remains contained as US tariffs make an impact. Other
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy. “Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision. “At this decision, there […] Economics
Holds key policy rate to 2.75% Other
Central bank pauses rate cuts for second meeting in a row Other
The Bank of Canada is set to make its interest rate decision, even as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs. Other
The Bank of Canada is likely to hold interest rates steady as officials wait for clearer signals on how US President Donald Trump’s trade war will end up striking the economy. Other
Mixed data not believed to be strong enough to force a cut, though some economists disagree Events
A rate hold should provide support to the Canadian dollar, while a cut would make the loonie less attractive to investors Economics
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy got a boost to start the year as businesses rushed to get ahead of tariffs, and some economists believe that lift will be enough to keep the Bank of Canada on the sidelines at its interest rate decision next week. Real gross domestic product rose 2.2 per cent annualized in […] Other
