4 d. ago Chile Central Bank Member Was Open to Weighing October Rate Cut

Chile’s central bank said one board member was open to discussing a borrowing cost cut in October even as policymakers agreed there were continued inflation risks, according to the minutes to its last policy meeting.

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5 d. ago Bank of Canada considered waiting longer to cut interest rate, deliberations show

Soft labour market and tepid growth justified a cut, but there were differences of opinion about the timing

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5 d. ago Bank of Canada Mulled Delaying Cut Until After Carney’s Budget

Bank of Canada officials discussed delaying a rate cut until they had more details about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget and US trade policy.

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6 d. ago Financial market survey says Bank of Canada’s next interest rate move will be a hike

Central bank's poll of market participants puts recession odds at 35%

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1 week ago ‘Surprise’ job numbers will likely affect Bank of Canada interest rate decision, economists say

Statistics Canada employment data show some resilience in Canada’s labour market, 'not strength,' economist says

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1 week ago Another month of surprise job gains reinforce Bank of Canada’s rate hold: economists

OTTAWA — Another month of surprise job gains hasn’t changed many economists’ minds about softness in the Canadian labour market, but analysts weighing in Friday said signs of resilience should be enough to keep the Bank of Canada on the sidelines for the rest of the year. Statistics Canada said Friday the economy added 67,000 […]

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1 week ago Norges Bank Keeps Rate on Hold With Next Cut Still Seen Far Off

Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs on hold and reiterated that officials will take a while to assess the economy before delivering any further cuts.

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2 w. ago Kazimir Urges ECB to Keep Guard Up on Lingering Inflation Risks

The European Central Bank must be alert to upside inflation risks and resist the temptation to fine-tune policy, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.

Economics

2 w. ago Weak GDP report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada to more rate cuts: economists

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was showing more cracks in August, but most economists weighing in on the latest data say they don’t think the Bank of Canada will respond with more rate cuts anytime soon. Real gross domestic product declined 0.3 per cent in August and early signs suggest the economy barely managed any […]

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2 w. ago RBC, TD and National Bank cut prime rate to 4.45% following Bank of Canada’s lead

The prime rate will drop from 4.70% to 4.45%

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 2.25% — what it means for Canadians

Tiff Macklem warns U.S. tariffs will have a weakening effect on the Canadian economy in the second half of the year

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada raises the bar for any future rate cuts, economists say

'This will likely be the last rate cut of this cycle'

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate but signals cuts may be done

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday and signalled it may be satisfied with where the policy rate sits amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty. The central bank’s key rate now stands at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday and signalled it may be satisfied with where the policy rate sits amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty. The central bank’s key rate now stands at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.25%, but signals this may be the end of easing

Central bank releases first economic forecast since January

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight drop

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point today and is signaling it may be satisfied with where the policy rate stands amid ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty.  The central bank’s key rate now sits at 2.25 per cent after a second consecutive cut.  Bank of Canada governor Tiff […]

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2 w. ago Chile Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate at 4.75%, Guarding Against Inflation

Chile’s central bank held its key interest rate unchanged for the second meeting as policymakers await clearer signs that fresh consumer price risks are subsiding and inflation will slow to target.

Economics

2 w. ago The Bank of Canada could cut rates again. It likely won’t help food prices

As many Canadians struggle with affording essentials like food, experts say an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada could help consumers, but not as much for grocery prices.

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3 w. ago Will Bank of Canada cut interest rates again this week? What economists say

Most economists expect the Bank of Canada to cut borrowing rates this week after mixed economic gauges on inflation and the job market.

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3 w. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data

OTTAWA — Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubbornness on the inflation front to deliver a second consecutive interest rate cut this week. BMO chief economist Doug Porter is among those expecting a second straight cut on Wednesday, but he admits recent economic data hasn’t […]

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