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Inflation eases to 2.3%, but BoC still faces tough call on rates

April 15, 2025 No Comments

Inflation cooled more than expected in March, but persistently elevated core measures may keep the Bank of Canada on hold.

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Bank of Canada’s March rate cut odds drop to 30% after latest inflation data

February 18, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s inflation report for January has led to a sharp decline in the chances of the Bank of Canada cutting rates in March.

Inflation eases further in July: Bank of Canada poised for rate cut

August 20, 2024 No Comments

Inflation is continuing to ease, leaving the door open to another Bank of Canada rate cut in September, economists say.

June rate cut still a “close call” despite lower inflation in April

May 21, 2024 1 Comment

Canada’s headline inflation rate continued to ease in April, leaving the door open to a Bank of Canada rate cut next month.

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Bank of Canada could be underestimating its inflation progress, says National Bank

April 29, 2024 No Comments

While the Bank of Canada is closely monitoring inflation to gauge when it can start lowering interest rates, National Bank says the Bank’s methodology is flawed.

Economists predict June rate cut as inflation continues to ease

March 19, 2024 No Comments

Today’s lower-than-expected inflation reading for February has bolstered confidence that the Bank of Canada could initiate its first rate cut in June.

Unexpected inflation drop won’t hasten Bank of Canada’s rate cut plans, economists say

February 20, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada is still likely to wait until mid-year before delivering its first rate cut, despite January’s downside surprise in inflation, economists say.

The Bank of Canada’s fight against inflation isn’t over as progress stalls in November

December 19, 2023 No Comments

Despite expectations that inflation would dip below 3% in November, headline inflation instead stalled, remaining unchanged from October.

Rate cut odds steep following weak inflation data

Rate cut odds steepen after weak October inflation data

November 21, 2023 No Comments

Following the release of weaker-than-expected October inflation data, markets are growing more confident that the Bank of Canada’s rate-hike cycle is officially over.

The Bank of Canada’s latest rate hold wasn’t unanimous, meeting minutes show

November 8, 2023 1 Comment

While the Bank of Canada’s rate hold last month was a welcome reprieve for borrowers, minutes from the meeting show the decision wasn’t a unanimous one.

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