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Monthly Economic Letter

Your monthly source of news on economic issues

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

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Archives

  • February 2024What do Canadian consumers have in store for entrepreneurs in 2024?
  • January 2024You have questions... we have answers!
  • December 20232024: The economy slips into neutral
  • November 2023Where are interest rates headed?
  • October 2023Let's talk recession!
  • September 20233 ways Canada’s population boom is impacting the economy and your business
  • July 2023Will a new round of interest rate hikes trigger a recession?
  • June 2023Will businesses finally get a break from labour shortages and rising wages?
  • May 2023Has the Canadian housing market hit bottom?
  • April 2023Could U.S. banking turmoil turn into a financial crisis?
  • March 2023Can Canadian households afford to keep spending?
  • February 2023The end of interest rate hikes: What does it mean?
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