Tag: inflation control
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Bank of Canada Expected to Cut Interest Rate Wednesday September 4, With More Reductions Likely to Follow

On September 4, the Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver its third consecutive interest rate cut as inflation continues to cool on both sides of the Canada-United States border. This move aligns with market expectations, which also anticipate the U.S. Federal Reserve to begin its own rate-cutting cycle later this month. Derek Holt,…
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Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut: Limited Impact on Real Estate Market

On July 24, 2024, the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4.5%. While this move is intended to combat inflation and stimulate economic growth, experts suggest that its immediate impact on the real estate market will be limited. Modest Rate Cut and Market Expectations John Lusink, President…