
Bank of Canada preview


Bank of Canada benchmark rate expected to reach a 22-year high of 5% this week
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver a second consecutive quarter-point rate hike this Wednesday, which would bring its benchmark lending rate to a 22-year high of 5%.

Bank of Canada preview: Another rate hold widely expected
Despite stronger-than-expected job gains in March, the Bank of Canada is unanimously expected to keep rates on hold at this week’s rate decision meeting.

The Bank of Canada’s next rate hike: a toss-up between 25 and 50 bps
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver its seventh consecutive interest rate hike at its rate decision announcement this week. .

Bank of Canada preview: A 75-bps hike is likely, but not without risks
With interest rates now in restrictive territory and signs of economic softening, some say the Bank of Canada is facing one of its most important rate decisions of the current rate-hike cycle.

Bank of Canada preview: A 100-bps rate hike “can’t be ruled out”
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision this week, which some say could be its last hike of the year, and perhaps of this rate cycle.