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BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut

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BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut

A 50-basis-point cut would put the central bank’s key interest rate at 3.25%

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |December 9, 2024

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Retail sales up 0.3% in July Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Retail sales up 0.3% in July

Data reinforces the BoC's decision to hold rates, economist says

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 22, 2023

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Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew

Disposable income comfortably outpaced the growth in debt, demand for mortgages fell

By The Canadian Press |September 13, 2023

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Canada posts $987M merchandise trade deficit in July: StatsCan Canada posts $987M merchandise trade deficit in July: StatsCan

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Canada posts $987M merchandise trade deficit in July: StatsCan

Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the United States rose to $7.4 billion

By The Canadian Press |September 6, 2023

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