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:
On April 2, the world's most important economic power, the United States, announced significant tariffs targeting almost all countries. Changing the rules of global trade as we’ve known them. But now, a new pause on tariffs has been announced. Demystify the latest tariffs and their repercussions for the global economy, Canada and your business. Read more
Archives
- March 2025—The economic impact of tariffs... so far
- February 2025—How your business can thrive in uncertain times
- January 2025—You have questions, we have answers!
- December 2024—Canada’s economy slows amid weak business investment
- November 2024—How will the U.S. election affect your business?
- October 2024—Should we be concerned about rising trade tensions with China?
- September 2024—Is this the start of a new economic chapter?
- July 2024—What would a new Trump mandate mean for Canada’s economy?
- June 2024—Interest rates have begun their descent. Now what?
- 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?