Market Warns of Bank of Canada Policy Error
Market Warns of Bank of Canada Policy Error
Canada’s economy has a bad weed growing in it. It’s called inflation, and our central bank hasn’t pulled it fast enough.
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Canada’s economy has a bad weed growing in it. It’s called inflation, and our central bank hasn’t pulled it fast enough.
Canada’s economy has a bad weed growing in it. It’s called inflation, and our central bank hasn’t pulled it fast enough.
Targeting high inflation is the Bank of Canada's top priority, and it's prepared to raise interest rates "forcefully" if that's what's need.
Targeting high inflation is the Bank of Canada's top priority, and it's prepared to raise interest rates "forcefully" if that's what's need.
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada's rate decision on Wednesday, which could see the largest rate hike in over 20 years.
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada's rate decision on Wednesday, which could see the largest rate hike in over 20 years.
Inflation in Canada grew at a pace not seen since 1983, further increasing the likelihood of an “oversized” rate hike of 75 basis points at the Bank of Canada’s next meeting in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated to an annual rate of 7.7% in May. That’s a 1.4% increase from April, and more inflation than Canadians had to contend with in all of 2015, as economists from Desjardins noted. Core inflation, based on an average of three key measures that strip out the most volati...
Inflation in Canada grew at a pace not seen since 1983, further increasing the likelihood of an “oversized” rate hike of 75 basis points at the Bank of Canada’s next meeting in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated to an annual rate of 7.7% in May. That’s a 1.4% increase from April, and more inflation than Canadians had to contend with in all of 2015, as economists from Desjardins noted. Core inflation, based on an average of three key measures that strip out the most volati...
The Bank of Canada surprised markets on Wednesday by delivering a lower-than-expected 50-basis-point rate hike, its sixth consecutive rate increase of the year. That brings the benchmark rate to 3.75%, 350 basis points higher compared to where it began the year. Markets had overwhelmingly expected a 75-bps hike following the release of September inflation data, which showed price growth still stubbornly high. But the Bank’s decision to hike by only 50 bps signals potential concerns about we...
The Bank of Canada surprised markets on Wednesday by delivering a lower-than-expected 50-basis-point rate hike, its sixth consecutive rate increase of the year. That brings the benchmark rate to 3.75%, 350 basis points higher compared to where it began the year. Markets had overwhelmingly expected a 75-bps hike following the release of September inflation data, which showed price growth still stubbornly high. But the Bank’s decision to hike by only 50 bps signals potential concerns about we...
Markets fully expect the Bank of Canada to deliver its second half-point rate hike in as many months at its upcoming rate decision meeting on Wednesday. In June, the Bank hiked its overnight target rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 1.00%, citing an “increasing risk” that expectations of high inflation could become “entrenched.” With headline inflation reaching a 31-year high of 6.8% in April, and core inflation at a 32-year high of 4.23%, the Bank of Canada is widely expected to c...
Markets fully expect the Bank of Canada to deliver its second half-point rate hike in as many months at its upcoming rate decision meeting on Wednesday. In June, the Bank hiked its overnight target rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 1.00%, citing an “increasing risk” that expectations of high inflation could become “entrenched.” With headline inflation reaching a 31-year high of 6.8% in April, and core inflation at a 32-year high of 4.23%, the Bank of Canada is widely expected to c...
Inflation continued to heat up in March, raising market expectations for future Bank of Canada rate hikes.
Inflation continued to heat up in March, raising market expectations for future Bank of Canada rate hikes.
While today’s 50-bps rate hike was no surprise, the Bank of Canada’s hawkish statement that accompanied it was. Today’s rate increase—the second half-point hike in as many months, and the third of the year—was fully priced in by markets. It brings the Bank’s key lending rate to 1.50%, 125 basis points above its record-low levels, where it sat throughout the pandemic. Markets were instead focused on the accompanying statement, where the Bank reaffirmed its commitment to essentially ...
While today’s 50-bps rate hike was no surprise, the Bank of Canada’s hawkish statement that accompanied it was. Today’s rate increase—the second half-point hike in as many months, and the third of the year—was fully priced in by markets. It brings the Bank’s key lending rate to 1.50%, 125 basis points above its record-low levels, where it sat throughout the pandemic. Markets were instead focused on the accompanying statement, where the Bank reaffirmed its commitment to essentially ...
With interest rates now in restrictive territory and signs of economic weakness, the Bank of Canada is facing one of its most important decisions in this rate-hike cycle, according to some. “Canadian monetary policymakers have a major decision to make [this] week,” wrote Royce Mendes, Managing Director and Head of Macros Strategy at Desjardins. “In fact, it will be the most crucial deliberation of this rate-hiking cycle so far.” Following the release of September inflation data last wee...
With interest rates now in restrictive territory and signs of economic weakness, the Bank of Canada is facing one of its most important decisions in this rate-hike cycle, according to some. “Canadian monetary policymakers have a major decision to make [this] week,” wrote Royce Mendes, Managing Director and Head of Macros Strategy at Desjardins. “In fact, it will be the most crucial deliberation of this rate-hiking cycle so far.” Following the release of September inflation data last wee...
While the Bank of Canada is currently still forecasting a “soft landing” for the Canadian economy, it’s going to take higher interest rates to help that happen. That was according to comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, who spoke during a press conference following the release of the Bank’s Financial System Review (FSR)on Thursday. “We think the economy needs higher interest rates, and it can certainly handle higher interest rates,” he told reporters. He noted that ...
While the Bank of Canada is currently still forecasting a “soft landing” for the Canadian economy, it’s going to take higher interest rates to help that happen. That was according to comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, who spoke during a press conference following the release of the Bank’s Financial System Review (FSR)on Thursday. “We think the economy needs higher interest rates, and it can certainly handle higher interest rates,” he told reporters. He noted that ...