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:
Canada’s labour market hits a speed bump
Trade relations between Canada and the United States continue to be tense and much uncertainty remains. That’s making it difficult for companies to effectively plan for the future. Here's what you need to know about the labour market to help you forecast your sales, manage your costs and understand the salary outlook for 2026. Read more
Archives
- 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?
- September 2024—Is this the start of a new economic chapter?
- July 2024—What would a new Trump mandate mean for Canada’s economy?