When Canada's lending rate goes down, why do some mortgage rates still go up?
As inflation and bank rates fall, some mortgage rates are actually going up. We take a look at why fixed rates aren’t ...
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Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%, announces end of quantitative tightening
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the Bank Rate at 3.25% and the deposit rate at ...
US Fed cools rate cut talk as RBA easing prospects balloon
If Michele Bullock holds the cash rate steady on February 18, it would represent the most counter-consensus decision since ...
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B.C. welcomes Bank of Canada interest rate cut in the face of tariffs
B.C.'s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey is among a chorus of voices cheering a Bank of Canada decision to cut a key interest ...
Canada’s social-democrats advocate “national unity” to wage tariff war on US
The impending Canada-US trade war is a reactionary conflict between rival imperialist powers that will be waged at the ...
Takeaways from Lutnick confirmation hearing for commerce secretary
In a hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, Howard Lutnick was asked about an array of policy matters including tariffs, China, inflation, and more.
What the new Bank of Canada interest rate cut means for Canadians
In its first cut of 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points. On Wednesday, the ...
The Fed is pausing interest rates as most investors expected — and stocks decline on the news
The meeting went as expected, with no changes to interest rates. But the S&P 500 broad index of large cap stocks declined on ...
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter point to 3%
The central bank announced its sixth cut in a row since June, as looming U.S. tariffs add uncertainty to the economic outlook ...
Prediction: Here Are 2025’s Most Promising Canadian Stocks
Despite their recent weakness, these two Canadian stocks remain well-positioned for a strong comeback in 2025.
Bank Of Canada Makes Quarter-Point Rate Cut
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, citing stabilized inflation and a stronger ...
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US Fed FOMC Meeting Highlights: Fed hits pause on rate cuts as inflation, Trump’s policies create uncertainty
By holding rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5%, the Fed may be setting the stage for a prolonged wait-and-see approach—monitoring ...