Bank Of Canada (BoC)

The Bank of canada (BOC) held rates steady at the last meeting, after economists observed that the economy seemed to be improving. But that outlook seems to have changed, as the effects of tariffs sets in. The more recent data seems to…
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Up until quite recently, the markets were betting that the BOC (Bank Of Canada) would cut rates at Wednesday's meeting. But last week's surprisingly strong GDP data has changed that perception. The market is pricing in a more likely…
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There is considerable uncertainty about what the BOC will do at the conclusion of its policy meeting on Wednesday. With all that's going on with tariffs, news could drop at any moment that could shake up the markets. Combining these…
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Inflation in Canada during February is expected to have bumped back up. But, because it's for technical reasons, the market seems to think it won't affect the outlook for the BOC. The central bank's focus is still on supporting the economy,…
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The central bank of Canada is sitting down to a very difficult decision about what to do with rates. The markets seem pretty convinced that they will go for a quarter point cut, like the last sic times. If that were the case, then the…
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On Wednesday, the BOC cut interest rates by 25 bps as was widely expected. But instead of the usual technicalities, the bank pointed the finger at geopolitics. Tariffs were top of mind for the central bank as met just days before US…
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Commodity currencies are in focus lately as China stimulus and Trump tariffs are being evaluated by the market. Although underwhelming expectations from investors, the programs initiated by the Chinese government appear to be having some…
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Despite expectations of a cut, the upcoming BOC rate meeting could be a chance to add some strength to the Loonie. The Canadian currency has been falling against its southern counterpart all month, in anticipation of lower rates. But the…
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The Bank of Canada is out in the forefront when it comes to easing, having already cut in June and July. Economists are unanimous in their agreement that the BOC will cut again at the conclusion of its two day meeting on Wednesday. The…
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USDCAD jumps as The Bank of Canada cuts again The Bank of Canada lowered its interest rate again by 25 basis points in hopes of continuing its balance sheet normalisation policy. This has led to a significant drop in the Canadian dollar,…
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