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Here’s why markets are betting on a Bank of Canada rate cut tomorrow

July 23, 2024 No Comments

Confidence is high that the Bank of Canada will deliver a second consecutive rate cut on Wednesday. Below, we look at some of the reasons why.

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.

Will rising unemployment hasten the Bank of Canada’s coming rate cuts?

July 5, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s labour market stumbled in June, with the unemployment rate rising to 6.4%, up from the previous month.

Bank of Canada officials worry that rate cuts may overheat the housing market

June 19, 2024 2 Comments

The Bank of Canada’s top decision-makers expressed concerns before announcing this month’s interest rate cut, fearing that the rate relief could potentially overheat the housing market.

What BoC rate cut means for mortgage rates

What the Bank of Canada rate cut means for mortgages, consumer loans and investments

June 5, 2024 1 Comment

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75%, the first cut in more than four years. Here’s what it could mean for your finances.

Bank of Canada’s rate cut could spur housing demand as Toronto home sales fall in May

June 5, 2024 No Comments

Real estate market analysts say the Bank of Canada’s much anticipated decision to lower its key interest rate could be the sign that many would-be homebuyers have been waiting for to make their move.

Tiff Macklem on June Bank of Canada rate cut

Is today’s Bank of Canada rate cut “one and done” for now?

June 5, 2024 No Comments

Variable-rate borrowers finally got their wish of a Bank of Canada rate cut today. But how long could they be waiting until the next?

Reasons for and against a Bank of Canada rate cut this week

June 3, 2024 2 Comments

While the odds of a Bank of Canada rate cut this week have risen, many experts admit the decision could still go either way.

Soft GDP figures point to a BoC rate cut next week, but uncertainty remains

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s economy slowed more than expected in the first quarter, raising the odds of an interest rate cut next week by the Bank of Canada, 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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