Monthly Economic Letter
Your monthly source of news on economic issues
Here you'll find concise data and clear analysis prepared by our team of economists, including interest rates, economic growth, business credit conditions, and more.
In the current issue:
Between population growth, housing shortages, the prospect of interest rate cuts, government measures to improve affordability and the announcement of new mortgage rules, it's becoming difficult to get a fix on what's in store for the housing market in 2024. Can we expect market stability? The short answer is not yet. Read more
Archives
- March 2024—What impact will lower interest rates in Canada and the U.S. have on the dollar?
- February 2024—What do Canadian consumers have in store for entrepreneurs in 2024?
- January 2024—You have questions... we have answers!
- December 2023—2024: The economy slips into neutral
- November 2023—Where are interest rates headed?
- October 2023—Let's talk recession!
- September 2023—3 ways Canada’s population boom is impacting the economy and your business
- July 2023—Will a new round of interest rate hikes trigger a recession?
- June 2023—Will businesses finally get a break from labour shortages and rising wages?
- May 2023—Has the Canadian housing market hit bottom?
- April 2023—Could U.S. banking turmoil turn into a financial crisis?
- March 2023—Can Canadian households afford to keep spending?