Bank Of Canada

• Price hikes won’t be as steep in year ahead, some firms tell Bank of Canada

  The Bank of Canada's quarterly Business Outlook Survey shows firms are generally planning fewer and less steep price hikes in the year to come after a period of high inflation.

  Money

  Jan 15
  
• Canada’s productivity has been declining. Why that’s a problem for the economy

  Canada is having a productivity problem. Economists explain that with growing wages, there's a risk of refuelling inflation if Canadian workers aren't more productive.

  Money

  Jan 6
  
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• Will interest rates come down in 2024? What the Bank of Canada is watching

  Forecasters are expecting rate cuts from the Bank of Canada in 2024, but there are risks to the inflation outlook that could put that timeline in jeopardy.

  Money

  Dec 28, 2023
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• Cutting rates too soon could spur housing market ‘rebound’: Bank of Canada

  Deliberations from the latest interest rate decision at the Bank of Canada show concerns that a move too early to ease monetary policy could reignite the housing market.

  Money

  Dec 20, 2023
• ‘Still too early’ to cut rates, Bank of Canada’s Macklem says

  Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is pushing back on expectations that the central bank will start cutting rates soon, arguing there are still risks to the inflation outlook.

  Money

  Dec 15, 2023
• Housing affordability at worst levels in 41 years, Bank of Canada index shows

  The Bank of Canada's housing affordability index reached its worst levels in more than four decades last quarter as home prices rose alongside mortgage rates.

  Money

  Dec 13, 2023
• Inflation ‘volatility’ keeping Bank of Canada wary about future rate decisions

  A day after the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady, a senior official says inflation is not on a 'sustainable path' to the central bank's two per cent target.

  Economy

  Dec 7, 2023
• Bank of Canada security staff prep for strike vote amid ‘stagnant’ wages

  Security personnel at the Bank of Canada are gearing up for a strike vote as they look to address concerns of 'stagnant' wages and understaffing.

  Money

  Dec 7, 2023
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• Bank of Canada holds rates again. So when will cuts begin?

  The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.0 per cent in the third consecutive decision on Wednesday, but warned further hikes are still in the cards.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
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• Lower bond yields could soon mean cheaper mortgages. Here’s why

  A cooling in the bonds market over the past month could deliver savings for Canadians renewing or taking out new fixed-rate mortgages, expert say.

  Money

  Dec 2, 2023