Economy

Trade war would wipe out economic growth, push inflation higher: Macklem Trade war would wipe out economic growth, push inflation higher: Macklem

Economic Indicators

Trade war would wipe out economic growth, push inflation higher: Macklem

BoC can't lower rates too much without risking adding fuel to the inflation fire, governor says

By Tara Deschamps and Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press |February 21, 2025

3 min read

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling? Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Policy

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Trump has threatened blanket 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, with the exception of 10% tariffs on energy

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |February 21, 2025

4 min read

Retail sales up 2.5% in December: StatCan Retail sales up 2.5% in December: StatCan

Economic Indicators

Retail sales up 2.5% in December: StatCan

Sales were boosted by gains at food and beverage retailers, motor vehicle and parts dealers

By The Canadian Press |February 21, 2025

2 min read

Making the case for a March rate cut: NBF Making the case for a March rate cut: NBF

Policy

Making the case for a March rate cut: NBF

Despite stronger inflation, jobs, BoC may still cut rates

By James Langton |February 20, 2025

2 min read