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Unexpected inflation drop won’t hasten Bank of Canada’s rate cut plans, economists say

February 20, 2024 No Comments

The Bank of Canada is still likely to wait until mid-year before delivering its first rate cut, despite January’s downside surprise in inflation, economists say.

Inflation crept back up in December: “We’re not out of the woods yet”

January 16, 2024 No Comments

For the third time since 2022, Canada’s headline inflation rate reversed course and trended back upward in December. Headline inflation rose 3.4% last month, Statistics

The Bank of Canada’s fight against inflation isn’t over as progress stalls in November

December 19, 2023 No Comments

Despite expectations that inflation would dip below 3% in November, headline inflation instead stalled, remaining unchanged from October.

Rate cut odds steep following weak inflation data

Rate cut odds steepen after weak October inflation data

November 21, 2023 No Comments

Following the release of weaker-than-expected October inflation data, markets are growing more confident that the Bank of Canada’s rate-hike cycle is officially over.

“No need for further rate hikes” after inflation surprises to the downside

October 17, 2023 No Comments

With Canada’s headline inflation rate once again trending downward, next week’s Bank of Canada rate decision is now looking decidedly more like a rate hold.

Inflation falls below 3%, but core measures still proving “sticky”

July 18, 2023 No Comments

Canada’s headline inflation reading took another step towards the magic 2% figure by slowing to an annual rate of 2.8% in June.

Inflation hits 2-year low due to base effects, but unlikely to prevent another Bank of Canada rate hike

June 27, 2023 No Comments

As expected, Canada’s headline inflation rate fell to a two-year low in May, although the decrease was driving by sharply lower gasoline prices compared to last year.

Inflation accelerated in April. Could that open the door to further rate hikes?

May 16, 2023 1 Comment

Canada’s headline inflation reading ticked up in April, ending a five-month deceleration streak.

Sharp drop in inflation suggests interest rates have peaked: ING

March 22, 2023 1 Comment

For the second straight month, Canada’s headline inflation rate surprised to the downside, all but guaranteeing another Bank of Canada rate pause at its April 6 meeting.

A dive into the latest inflation results…too soon to celebrate?

February 22, 2023 No Comments

On the surface, the Consumer Price Index data for January looks like inflation has finally been defeated. But soaring food prices and mortgage interest costs are continuing to take a bite out of household finances.