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Steady May inflation figures don’t make the case for rate cuts: economists

June 24, 2025 No Comments

May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada’s closely watched price figures — a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May, but July rate cut hinges on trade talks

June 24, 2025 No Comments

Inflation data came in as expected, with core measures easing slightly, but that may not clear the path for a July rate cut, experts say.

Shelter takes larger share in updated CPI basket weights

June 17, 2025 No Comments

The latest update to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket gives even more weight to shelter costs—particularly mortgage interest and rent—underscoring just how much housing expenses are shaping the inflation experience of Canadians.

U.S. inflation softens in May, but Fed still expected to hold through summer

June 11, 2025 No Comments

Both core and headline CPI came in below expectations, but economists say tariff risks and solid job growth leave the Fed in wait-and-see mode until fall.

Bank of Canada rate path clouded as core inflation heats up despite headline drop

May 20, 2025 No Comments

Headline inflation eased in April, but persistent core pressures are complicating the Bank of Canada’s path to rate cuts.

Inflation eases to 2.3%, but BoC still faces tough call on rates

April 15, 2025 No Comments

Inflation cooled more than expected in March, but persistently elevated core measures may keep the Bank of Canada on hold.

This week’s economic watchlist: CPI, home sales and the Bank of Canada

April 13, 2025 No Comments

It’s set to be an important week for Canada’s economy, with key data on inflation, housing and consumer spending arriving just ahead of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision.

Inflation still too hot for the BoC to cut rates further: Scotiabank

March 20, 2025 No Comments

Scotiabank Economics is warning that inflation remains too persistent for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting rates.

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Bank of Canada’s March rate cut odds drop to 30% after latest inflation data

February 18, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s inflation report for January has led to a sharp decline in the chances of the Bank of Canada cutting rates in March.

U.S. inflation hits 3%, Fed rate cut likely delayed until December

February 12, 2025 No Comments

U.S. headline inflation rose for the third straight month, raising the likelihood that the next Fed rate cut won’t happen until later this year.

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