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Bank of Canada rate path clouded as core inflation heats up despite headline drop

May 20, 2025 No Comments

Headline inflation eased in April, but persistent core pressures are complicating the Bank of Canada’s path to rate cuts.

Oxford warns of Canadian recession, says immigration slowdown and tariffs to blame

May 16, 2025 1 Comment

Oxford Economics now sees a Canadian recession as all but certain, citing a mix of global trade shocks, waning business investment and a slowdown in immigration.

Big drop in commercial projects drags down March building permits

May 14, 2025 No Comments

The value of building permits in Canada fell 4.1% in March to $12.9 billion, pulled down entirely by a steep decline in non-residential construction, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

This week’s economic calendar: Housing data, BoC survey, and more

May 11, 2025 No Comments

This week brings a few key Canadian economic releases that will shed light on housing, lending conditions, and overall economic momentum.

U.S. job growth defies expectations again, but tariff risks lurk

May 2, 2025 No Comments

U.S. job growth beat expectations for the second consecutive month, but economists warn the effects of reciprocal tariffs are still to come.

Canada’s GDP contracts in February, with more headwinds ahead

April 30, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s GDP started 2025 on a strong note, but February brought a sharp pullback, with growing tariff risks and ongoing uncertainty continuing to cloud the Bank of Canada’s policy outlook.

Dip in February retail sales strengthens case for another BoC rate cut

April 25, 2025 No Comments

A second straight monthly decline in Canadian retail sales is adding to expectations that the Bank of Canada will ease interest rates in June.

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.

Townhouses under construction are seen in Delta, B.C.

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in March

April 15, 2025 No Comments

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in March slowed compared with February.

This week’s economic watchlist: CPI, home sales and the Bank of Canada

April 13, 2025 No Comments

It’s set to be an important week for Canada’s economy, with key data on inflation, housing and consumer spending arriving just ahead of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision.

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