Interest Rates

• Will Bank of Canada cut rates next week? How new data factors into the call

  Most business owners are feeling less pessimistic about a potential recession than earlier this year, but still say they're feeling 'subdued.'

  Economy

  Jul 21
  
• Here’s why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting interest rates for now

  After a quarter-point cut in March, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent in April and June.

  Canada

  Jul 19
  
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• Bank of Canada says recent rate hold was due to ‘unpredictable’ economy

  The Bank of Canada released a summary from its most recent meeting, in which its members decided to leave interest rates unchanged given the 'uncertain' economic outlook.

  Economy

  Jun 17
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• Bank of Canada’s head says rate pause a result of ‘shock-prone’ world

  Governor Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada was interviewed after the central bank held its overnight lending rate at 2.75 per cent for the second straight meeting.

  Economy

  Jun 7
• ‘Worst-case’ scenario may be avoided as business confidence rises: BoC

  A senior official at the Bank of Canada says businesses are reporting feeling somewhat less concerned about tariff impacts and the 'worst-case tariff scenario' was less likely.

  Economy

  Jun 5
• Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady again amid trade war

  The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.

  Canada

  Jun 4
• Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates? What economists expect

  With the Bank of Canada set to provide an update on interest rates on Wednesday, economists are expecting no changes this time as the trade war has increased economic uncertainty.

  Economy

  Jun 3
• The bond market is spooked. This is why you should care

  Long-term bond yields are rising quickly after the United States government saw its credit rating downgraded by several analysts, which could have global implications.

  Economy

  May 26
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• U.S. interest rates holding steady as Fed warns of heightened ‘risks’

  The U.S. Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged in its latest monetary policy meeting, highlighting rising risk to employment and inflation amid the trade war

  Economy

  May 7
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• Wall Street ends choppy day higher after U.S. Fed holds interest rates

  Some companies say they’re already seeing impacts to their business from the uncertainty created by tariffs, causing them to revise or pull their guidance.

  Economy

  May 7