Bank of Canada Business Outlook Survey

Canadian recession growing more likely

Confidence hits new lows as recession concerns mount in Canada

April 7, 2025 No Comments

With a third of Canadian businesses now expecting a recession in the next 12 months—up from just 15% in the last two quarters—economic unease is clearly on the rise.

Canadians putting homebuying plans on hold

Despite recession concerns, homebuying intentions on the rise, BoC survey shows

January 20, 2025 1 Comment

Although nearly half of Canadians expect a recession in 2025, homebuying intentions are increasing, according to the latest consumer sentiment survey from the Bank of Canada.

25bps or 50bps Bank of Canada rate cut

Rate cut showdown: 25 or 50 bps? Economists split on Bank of Canada’s next move

October 11, 2024 No Comments

Strong employment results for September have tempered Bank of Canada rate cut expectations for later this month.

Canada inflation expectations

Near-term inflation expectations remain high, BoC surveys show

April 1, 2024 No Comments

While inflation expectations among businesses are steadily falling, Canadian consumers continue to expect elevated prices in the years ahead.

Mortgage news recap

The latest in mortgage news: Fixed rates continued to climb this week

June 30, 2023 No Comments

While the pace of fixed-rate increases has slowed, lenders continued to bump mortgage rates higher this week, including three of the big banks.

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