3 d. ago ‘Recession risks alive’ as Canada’s manufacturing numbers suffer under Trump tariff regime

The economic data questions the Bank of Canada's recent decision to hold interest rates for a second consecutive time

Economics

4 d. ago China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The high-level negotiations over China’s export controls of rare earths is giving U.S. businesses some relief, even though it may be only for now. China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry said on Thursday, one day after U.S. President […]

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7 d. ago David Rosenberg: Here’s why the Bank of Canada is rolling the economic dice if it stays on sidelines any longer

There was more bad than good in the latest jobs report if you look beneath the surface

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1 week ago Bay Street Sees Future Cuts After Bank of Canada Holds Steady

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.

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1 week ago Bank of Canada Holds at 2.75%, Says ‘Could Be a Need’ for Future Cut

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.

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1 week ago Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists

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

1 week ago Bank of Canada holds interest rates: Read the official statement

Holds key policy rate to 2.75%

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1 week ago Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75% as ‘uncertainty remains high’

Central bank pauses rate cuts for second meeting in a row

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1 week ago Bank of Canada set for interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty persists

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision today as the United States’ trade dispute continues to cloud the economic outlook. A poll of economists provided by LSEG Data & Analytics ahead of the decision shows they expect the central bank will leave its policy rate unchanged at 2.75 […]

Economics

1 week ago Cut, hold or hike? Bank of Canada to reveal what’s next for interest rates

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.

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1 week ago Bank of Canada Likely to Hold as Uncertainty Mounts: Decision Guide

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.

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada expected to hold policy rate as bar to cut is ‘quite high’

Mixed data not believed to be strong enough to force a cut, though some economists disagree

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2 w. ago Canadian dollar pushes through 73 cents U.S. on more tariff turmoil and possible Bank of Canada hold

A rate hold should provide support to the Canadian dollar, while a cut would make the loonie less attractive to investors

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate after surprise Q1 GDP jump

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 […]

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3 w. ago US Tariff Countdown Has Nations Racing to Turn Talks Into Deals

Halfway through President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on his so-called reciprocal tariffs, a persistent gripe from businesses, consumers and governments facing them is severe uncertainty. The next 45 days may not provide much relief from the fog.

Economics