Monthly Economic Letter
Here you'll find concise data and clear analysis prepared by our team of economists, including interest rates, economic growth, business credit conditions, and more.
In the current issue:
The last interest rate hikes on either side of the Canada-U.S. border took place in July 2023. Most central banks around the world have hinted at rate cuts for 2024, but the timing of the first reductions in Canada and the U.S. remains an open question that will impact the exchange rate. Read more
Archives
- February 2024—What do Canadian consumers have in store for entrepreneurs in 2024?
- January 2024—You have questions... we have answers!
- December 2023—2024: The economy slips into neutral
- November 2023—Where are interest rates headed?
- October 2023—Let's talk recession!
- September 2023—3 ways Canada’s population boom is impacting the economy and your business
- July 2023—Will a new round of interest rate hikes trigger a recession?
- June 2023—Will businesses finally get a break from labour shortages and rising wages?
- May 2023—Has the Canadian housing market hit bottom?
- April 2023—Could U.S. banking turmoil turn into a financial crisis?
- March 2023—Can Canadian households afford to keep spending?
- February 2023—The end of interest rate hikes: What does it mean?