BoC expected to hold in December as GDP improves - but underlying weakness lingers
11/28/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Stronger-than-expected GDP data supports a December rate hold from the Bank of Canada, but economists warn underlying weakness remains.
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Hopes of big Bank of Canada rate cuts are fading fast
11/12/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The central bank’s latest survey shows few market watchers are holding out on more cuts. What’s next for the mortgage market?
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Cooling inflation keeps Bank of Canada on track for a rate hold despite ongoing shelter pressures
11/17/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Economists still expect a December hold, despite sticky core readings and ongoing pressure from shelter costs.
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Bank of Canada announces new rate cut
10/29/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate, cutting by 25 basis points amid continuing signs of a softening national economy.
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North America set to cut rates as rest of G-7 looks on
10/26/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Policy-makers in Washington and Ottawa will take the spotlight in the coming week, with interest-rate cuts in those two capitals likely while the rest of the Group of Seven ... More
RBC expects Bank of Canada to cut rates in October
10/13/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has projected that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will deliver another 25 basis point rate cut in October, following its September move to restart the ... More
Bank of Canada announces new rate cut
9/17/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada has reduced its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, moving back into rate-cutting mode amid signs of a weakening economy and sluggish labour market.
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'Very strong case' for Bank of Canada cut this week, if inflation data co-operates
9/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Economists and markets are expecting the Bank of Canada to cut its policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, barring any major surprises in the inflation data set to be ... More
Two of the big six revise likelihood of a BoC cut
9/5/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Nova Scotia and the Bank of Montral have both changed their forecast for the upcoming Bank of Canada interest rate decision set to be announced on September ... More
Interest rate cuts may be over, says RBC
6/17/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
New report challenges expectations for further rate reductions
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Stormy economy could lead to higher strain in Canada's mortgage market
6/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
CMHC isn't sounding the alarm on the mortgage outlook, but its deputy chief economist flagged some 'warning signs' as Trump's tariff chaos continues
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Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%
6/4/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%.
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BoC cut now looks more likely as tariffs hit Canadian jobs
5/9/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Unemployment jumped in April, strengthening the case for a June rate reduction
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BoC holds rate at 2.75%, outlines two paths for economy as trade tensions cloud outlook
4/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% on Wednesday and unveiled two diverging scenarios for the economy, reflecting the unprecedented uncertainty ... More
Bank of Canada faces fresh pressure to cut rates amid economic gloom
4/7/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Surprise employment figures and trade uncertainty raise odds of another BoC cut within weeks
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Further Bank of Canada cuts still likely in 2025 despite cautious language
3/25/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The central bank is treading carefully on the question of lowering rates again, but it may have no other choice
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Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty
3/10/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
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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5 big banks cut fixed mortgage rates following bond yield drop
2/14/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Mortgage providers nationwide have been gradually lowering their fixed mortgage rates, including five of the country’s Big 6 banks.
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BMO forecasts 1.50% BoC rate by year-end if U.S. imposes tariffs on Canada
2/4/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada received a temporary reprieve from U.S. tariffs for at least 30 days, but if enacted, BMO warns the Bank of Canada may be forced to cut its policy rate to 1.50% by ... More
Canadian fixed mortgage rates are dropping as U.S. tariffs shake markets
2/3/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada’s 5-year bond yield has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022, following fresh concerns over economic uncertainty and global trade tensions.
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