Reported US-Iran peace deal reduces Canadian mortgage rate hike threat
6/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran is sending oil prices lower — and that has direct implications for Canadian mortgage borrowers.
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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate
6/10/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.
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Don't expect a shock from the BoC's next decision
6/9/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada's June 10 decision is shaping up to be one of its quietest yet.
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Rate hike threat hangs over Canada's tentative spring housing recovery
5/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada's housing market inched forward in April, but the gains were shadowed by surging oil prices, geopolitical turbulence from the conflict in Iran, and the spectre of a ... More
TD Sees Rate Cuts as the More Likely Next Move for the Bank of Canada
4/24/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, TD Economics believes the Bank of Canada is more likely to ease interest rates in the future than raise them, if and when it decides to ... More
Bank of Canada makes interest rate decision
4/29/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada announced today that it will maintain its overnight interest rate at 2.25%, choosing stability as inflation pressures and economic uncertainty continue to ... More
Bank of Canada makes rate decision
3/18/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada elected to hold its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday.
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BoC preview: Here's what to expect from this week's central bank decision
3/17/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Markets and industry pros brace for another pivotal call on rates this Wednesday.
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Bank of Canada more likely to cut than hike after 'brutal' jobs report, say economists
3/13/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada’s “brutal” jobs report for February has most economists betting interest rates aren’t going anywhere this year, but a cut would be the more ... More
Uncertain Bank of Canada path keeps mortgage market in wait‑and‑see mode
2/11/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Governing Council’s latest hold left the next move wide open for March
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BoC to stay on hold through 2026 after latest GDP update, economists say
1/30/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada’s economy looked to have stalled heading into year‑end, and that has forecasters leaning harder toward a Bank of Canada rate freeze that could stretch ... More
Bank of Canada announces first rate decision of 2026
1/28/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate steady to begin the year, keeping that trendsetting rate unchanged as it weighs up the economic outlook for 2026.
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December jobs data likely to keep Bank of Canada on hold
1/12/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Hiring remained soft and unemployment ticked higher, but the central bank still isn't expected to cut soon
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Bank of Canada likely done with rate cuts, says BMO
1/5/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada appears to have reached the end of its cutting cycle as 2025 drew to a close, a shift that carries clear implications for mortgage borrowers heading into ... More
Bank of Canada uncertain if next rate move will be cut or hike
12/24/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Bank of Canada officials agreed on holding the overnight rate at 2.25% earlier this month, but are unsure whether their next policy shift will be to lower rates again or to ... More
Bank of Canada delivers final rate decision of 2025
12/10/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada has left interest rates unchanged in its last decision of the year, holding the policy rate steady amid lingering uncertainty over inflation and the economic ... More
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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