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:
With the country's inflation rate holding below 3%, the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate earlier this month by 25 basis points. Most observers saw this as a sign the bank’s post-pandemic fight against inflation is drawing to a close. However, are a series of rate cuts now a certainty? Can we expect rates to fall as quickly as they rose? In short, how will interest rates evolve over the coming months? Read more
Archives
- May 2024—The job market is rebalancing—what will be the impact for companies?
- April 2024—Housing market: Is the roller-coaster ride finally over?
- 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?