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 through ...
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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 2026. ...
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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 raise ...
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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 ...
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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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Scotiabank says the Bank of Canada's next move will be a rate hike
11/16/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The bank’s economists believe the rate-cut cycle is over, and that Governor Macklem could be raising rates again by the second half of 2026. ...
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Budget may push Bank of Canada toward further rate cuts
11/5/2025 | Posted in Government and Regulation by Jessi Sandhu
The federal government’s latest budget may prove too restrained to lift Canada’s slowing economy, potentially leaving the Bank of Canada with little choice but to ...
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What does BoC's latest rate cut mean for Canada's housing market?
10/29/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Lower rates ease payments, but buyers and lenders stay cautious ...
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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 stays ...
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Canada's big banks diverge on 2026 rate forecasts as easing cycle nears its end
10/17/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
After a year of expected rate cuts, forecasters are starting to question how long Canada’s easing cycle will last—and whether rates might start rising again in 2026. ...
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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 ...
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Latest BoC decision a 'move in the right direction' for housing market
9/22/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Don't expect a big immediate jump in purchase activity, but experts suggest there's cause for cautious optimism ...
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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 ...
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Fed signals rate cut ahead, fuelling speculation about BoC's next move
8/25/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Fresh signs from inflation and trade could soon alter the path for interest rates in Canada ...
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Latest central bank decision sees no relief for mortgage borrowers
7/31/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Variable rates are set to remain unchanged, while fixed-rate borrowing costs aren't likely to fall anytime soon ...
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Bank of Canada reveals latest rate decision as tariff turmoil rages on
7/30/2025 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The central bank faced a tough call amid rising inflation and continuing trade chaos ...
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BoC to look for stronger signals before cutting rates as inflation holds steady
6/24/2025 | Posted in Canada Living by Jessi Sandhu
Economists weigh in on whether a summer rate cut could be on the table after latest inflation figures ...
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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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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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Scotiabank now sees three Bank of Canada rate cuts in 2026
4/29/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Scotiabank has revised its interest rate forecast, now predicting the Bank of Canada will deliver three cuts in 2026 as the global economy feels the strain of escalating U.S. ...
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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 triggered ...
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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 slashes rates amid tariff chaos
3/12/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The central bank has cut rates as Trump's trade war continues - and more reductions could be ahead. ...
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