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:
Are rising costs here to stay? What Canadian entrepreneurs need to know
Geopolitical tensions have done more than shake headlines—they've reset the cost structure facing Canadian businesses. Energy prices, wages, financing costs, exchange rates and tariffs are continuing to weigh on business margins. Discover how these five forces are likely to evolve—and what entrepreneurs can realistically do to adapt, protect margins, and stay competitive in a higher-cost world. Read more
Archives
- March 2026—Soaring oil prices: What do they mean for the Canadian economy and entrepreneurs?
- February 2026—Gold volatility: What it says about the economy...and what it means for Canadian entrepreneurs
- January 2026—A year that promises to be eventful
- December 2025—The economy in 2026: Make or break time for Canada?
- November 2025—The Canadian dollar is set to remain weak
- October 2025—Tariffs: Current and future impacts on the Canadian economy
- September 2025—Canada’s labour market hits a speed bump
- July 2025—Should we worry about the One Big Beautiful Bill?
- June 2025—Where are interest rates headed?
- May 2025—Canada’s real estate market sails back into troubled waters
- April 2025—90-day pause on yet another layer of tariffs—what does it mean for Canada, the economy and your business?
- March 2025—The economic impact of tariffs... so far