Tag: interest rate cut
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Canadian Inflation Drops to 1.6% in September – A Big Rate Cut Might Be Coming
In September, Canada’s inflation rate dropped to 1.6%, the lowest it’s been since February 2021. This decrease is mainly due to falling gas prices and is raising hopes that the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates to help boost the economy. Many economists are now predicting that at the Bank of Canada’s next meeting…
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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…
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Bank of Canada Lowers Key Interest Rate to 4.5%
The Bank of Canada announced a cut to its key interest rate this morning, reducing it by a quarter percentage point to 4.5%. This marks the second consecutive rate cut as the central bank responds to easing inflationary pressures and a weakening economic outlook. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem made the announcement during a…
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Bank of Canada Expected to Cut Rates This Week, Experts Say
The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision this Wednesday, with many experts predicting a second consecutive reduction in borrowing costs. Economic Signals and Market Predictions Anticipation is high as the central bank prepares to make its decision, especially with new surveys indicating that many Canadians burdened by debt are hoping for…
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