Monetary Policy

Bank of Canada hikes key rate by half percentage point, signals possible pause

Rate tightening “likely has reached its zenith,” CIBC economist predicts

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |December 7, 2022

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BoC expected to end year off with one more rate increase, likely to pause hikes soon

Central bank may be encouraged by recent inflation cooling: TD economist

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |December 2, 2022

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Inflation gauge tracked by Federal Reserve slows to still high 6%

The monthly increase in consumer prices is the smallest since November 2021

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |December 1, 2022

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Banks outline downturn prep while still talking growth

Strategies were discussed during earnings calls

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |December 1, 2022

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