21 h. ago Bank of Canada Shows Inflation Will Shape Trade War Response

The Bank of Canada made clear that central banks around the world are fighting an entirely different war than the pandemic — but post-Covid inflation fears are haunting policymakers as they try to protect their economies from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

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24 h. ago TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

Canada’s main stock index rose Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed, after 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum officially kicked in and the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point to 2.75 per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 175.14 points at 24,423.34. In New York, the […]

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24 h. ago Canadian dollar looks through Bank of Canada rate cut and tariff mayhem — for now

There are voices in the investor community who think tariffs will win out over inflation, making more rate cuts likely

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24 h. ago U.S. trade ‘crisis’ will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

OTTAWA — Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can’t lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged trade war with the United States. That was the stark message Wednesday from the head of the Bank of Canada after the central bank delivered another […]

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25 h. ago House hunting in a trade war? What Bank of Canada’s rate cut means for you

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 2.75 per cent. Experts say the outlook for the housing market remains hazy.

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26 h. ago Interest rate cut to reduce the impact of trade war: CPA Canada’s chief economist

TORONTO, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bank of Canada’s decision to cut its key interest rate aims at softening the impact of an escalating trade war with the U.S. as the Canadian economy begins to falter from its strong footing at the start of 2025. The trade uncertainty has spiked inflation expectations among […]

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26 h. ago Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank cut prime rate to 4.95%, following Bank of Canada’s lead

Reduction takes effect March 13

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28 h. ago Takeaways on tariffs, jobs and more from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row on Wednesday, bringing it to 2.75 per cent. Though the series of rate cuts has eased some pressure on consumers after the central bank hiked rates to fight inflation, the burgeoning trade war with the U.S. has cast a […]

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28 h. ago Could trade war, interest rate cut help millennials and gen Z enter housing market?

Economic uncertainty, slowing demand and growing supply may boost buyers’ chances, though 'crystal ball is very, very foggy'

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30 h. ago Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to weigh on the Canadian economy. The policy rate stands at 2.75 per cent after the central bank’s seventh consecutive rate cut. The move was widely expected by economists. […]

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33 h. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut benchmark rate to buffer economy against tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to announce an interest rate cut today as a cloud of uncertainty looms over the Canadian economy. Economists polled by Reuters widely see the central bank lowering its key lending rate to 2.75 per cent, which would mark its seventh consecutive cut. The decision comes as a […]

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36 h. ago Trump’s escalating trade war looms over Bank of Canada rate announcement

Economists are expecting a further rate cut by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday as the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to loom over Canada.

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55 h. ago Trade War to Force Bank of Canada to Cut Deeper, Economists Say

The trade battle between the US and Canada is prompting economists to predict the Bank of Canada will lower its policy interest rate to 2% this year, almost as low as before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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3 d. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rate on Wednesday as trade uncertainty with U.S. continues

Balancing weaker economic growth but higher inflation, central bank may trim rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent

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3 d. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rate amid U.S. trade war

The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.

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3 d. ago ‘Very difficult position’: Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States. Most economists expect the central bank will deliver another quarter-point rate cut while it waits to see how long the dispute with Canada’s largest trading partner lasts. The […]

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6 d. ago Bank of Canada rate cut bets get boost from weak job numbers: What economists say

Tariff threats and bad weather bite into Canada's job growth in February

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9 d. ago Bank of Thailand Says Trump Tariffs Won’t Yet Force Rate Cut

Thailand’s central bank defended its monetary policy stance as “robust” enough to withstand volatility from US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on trading partners, signaling that it may refrain from further easing after last week’s surprise cut.

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1 week ago Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in Europe eased to an annual 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs for an economy that’s still struggling to show robust growth. The February figure for […]

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1 week ago Indonesia Posts First Annual Deflation in More Than Two Decades

Indonesia recorded its first annual deflation in more than two decades as electricity tariffs and prices of some staple foods fell, potentially giving room for the central bank to weigh a rate cut if the rupiah stabilizes.

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