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 Canadian dollar is set to remain weak
The exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. greenback has become a major source of concern for Canadian businesses and policymakers over the past year. Amid trade uncertainty, economic volatility and difficult central bank decisions on both sides of the border, the Canadian dollar has fluctuated significantly.
Understanding the outlook for the loonie in the months ahead is essential for entrepreneurs who are trying to forecast costs and profit margins and make the right currency moves to stay competitive and grow. Read more
Archives
- 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
- February 2025—How your business can thrive in uncertain times
- January 2025—You have questions, we have answers!
- December 2024—Canada’s economy slows amid weak business investment
- November 2024—How will the U.S. election affect your business?
- October 2024—Should we be concerned about rising trade tensions with China?