Policy

The outlook for a rate cut in June The outlook for a rate cut in June

Policy

The outlook for a rate cut in June

Economist considers the factors influencing the Bank of Canada's next interest rate announcement

By Alizée Calza |May 27, 2024

4 min read

Tariff hikes inflict political pain, not economic Tariff hikes inflict political pain, not economic

Policy

Tariff hikes inflict political pain, not economic

Cost of latest trade salvo is low, but it escalates tensions, Moody's says

By James Langton |May 21, 2024

2 min read

Trade war threatens Canada: Fitch Trade war threatens Canada: Fitch

Policy

Trade war threatens Canada: Fitch

Protectionism has negative implications for output, employment and inflation

By James Langton |May 9, 2024

1 min read

Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem

Policy

Canadian interest rates don’t have to match U.S. or global rates: Macklem

Forecasters widely expect the Bank of Canada to lower its policy rate in June or July

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |May 2, 2024

2 min read