Bank of Canada

Canada, U.S. divergence on consumer spending cause for concern: CIBC Canada, U.S. divergence on consumer spending cause for concern: CIBC

Economic Indicators

Canada, U.S. divergence on consumer spending cause for concern: CIBC

Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |January 26, 2026

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Bank of Canada expected to keep key rate steady this week Bank of Canada expected to keep key rate steady this week

Policy

Bank of Canada expected to keep key rate steady this week

Many economists forecast no changes this year as BoC has said rates are at "about the right level"

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |January 26, 2026

3 min read

Time for dovish talk from the BoC: Desjardins Time for dovish talk from the BoC: Desjardins

Economy

Time for dovish talk from the BoC: Desjardins

Amid weak hiring, household debt concerns, central bank should soften tone, report argues

By James Langton |January 23, 2026

2 min read

Business sentiment subdued, but sales outlook improves: BoC outlook survey Business sentiment subdued, but sales outlook improves: BoC outlook survey

Economic Indicators

Business sentiment subdued, but sales outlook improves: BoC outlook survey

Respondents see signs of recovery after a year of weak sales

By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press |January 19, 2026

2 min read