Bank Of Canada Rate

• Why did the Bank of Canada hike rates? Here’s what ‘tipped the balance’

  Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry says recent economic data suggests the risk of sticky inflation has gone up, prompting the latest interest rate hike.

  Economy

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• ‘Cost of living, food, gasoline’: Bank of Canada’s interest rate change a worry for some

  The latest interest rate hike was designed to help prevent inflation from getting stuck above the bank's 2.0 per cent target, but higher rates will have an impact on families.

  Canada

  Jun 7
  
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• The Bank of Canada’s key rate rose again. Why another hike in July ‘looks likely’

  The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday amid concerns about a hot economy keeping the inflation higher.

  Economy

  Jun 7
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• Bank of Canada’s rate decision looms. Will the hot economy push it to hike?

  The Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision on Wednesday is being hotly debated. Will it hike again, or remain on hold? Here's what economists say.

  Economy

  Jun 6
• Bank of Canada tight-lipped on rate moves as calls grow to ‘crush’ inflation

  Scotiabank's Derek Holt says the Bank of Canada might raise interest rates again in June following a surprise uptick in inflation in April.

  Economy

  May 18
• Buyers have returned to Canada’s housing market. When will sellers follow?

  The housing market in Canada has been warming this spring after a rapid rise in interest rates put a chill in buyers and sellers alike.

  Canada

  May 15
• As inflation cools, higher wages could stand in the way of reaching 2% goal

  Statistics Canada's consumer price index report set to be released Tuesday is expected to show inflation slowed once again in April.

  Canada

  May 12
• Bank of Canada mulled an April rate hike. What went into the decision to hold

  The Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates earlier this month, as it feared being too slow to react to sticky inflation.

  Economy

  Apr 26
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• Housing market downturn a top risk to Canada’s financial system, regulator says

  A potential housing market downturn and adjusting to interest rate increases are among the biggest risks to Canada's financial system, the country's financial regulator said.

  Economy

  Apr 18
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• High mortgage costs will ‘strain’ budgets. But is the Bank of Canada worried?

  Canadians will continue to feel the pain of higher interest rates on their mortgages this year, the Bank of Canada warned as it reaffirmed its rate hold on Wednesday.

  Money

  Apr 12