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Bond market bets on 50-bps Bank of Canada rate cut next week after rise in unemployment

December 6, 2024 No Comments

Observers say that if there’s one economic indicator likely to be concerning Bank of Canada officials, it’s the higher-than-expected rise in Canada’s unemployment rate last month.”

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.

Weekly Mortgage Digest, Canadian Mortgage Trends

Mortgage Digest: 50% odds of a 50-bps October rate cut, experts say

October 1, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage digest: Canadians are pulling back on borrowing

September 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa’s housing plan: report

September 10, 2024 1 Comment

A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa’s efforts to kickstart new housing supply likely won’t be enough to meet “optimistic” targets due to regulatory hurdles and constraints on labour, materials and financing.

Inflation report “all but guarantees” a Bank of Canada rate cut next week: economists

July 16, 2024 3 Comments

Experts speculate the Bank of Canada may cut rates next week following a larger-than-expected slowdown in the country’s inflation rate in June.

What the latest GDP figures mean for the Bank of Canada’s rate cut timing

March 28, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s stronger-than-expected GDP growth in January could pose a challenge for the Bank of Canada, potentially complicating the timing for its anticipated interest rate cuts.

Canada’s economy now “struggling” under the weight of high interest rates

September 29, 2023 No Comments

Canada’s economic activity in July was unchanged from the previous month, marking the second straight month of weak GDP results.

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