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Big banks’ forecasts for growth, rate hikes Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Big banks’ forecasts for growth, rate hikes

And what those forecasts mean for markets

By Staff |March 12, 2018

4 min read

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Hidden BoC video game lets you battle inflation

Here's how to find it

By Staff |March 9, 2018

1 min read

BoC holds key rate, citing U.S. trade uncertainty Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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BoC holds key rate, citing U.S. trade uncertainty

The Bank of Canada (BoC) today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1.25%, citing the growing uncertainty around trade. The bank rate is correspondingly 1.5%, and the deposit rate is 1%. In a press release, the central bank said global growth remains solid and broad-based, and it noted that U.S. government spending and […]

By Staff |March 7, 2018

3 min read

Why the BoC will hold rates this week Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Why the BoC will hold rates this week

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold overnight rates steady at 1.25% at its next decision Wednesday, industry experts say. In a weekly economics report, Derek Holt, vice-president and head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank, says trade policy uncertainty between Canada and the U.S. is among “compelling reasons” to pause the hike […]

By Staff |March 5, 2018

3 min read