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The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate, cutting by 25 basis points amid continuing signs of a softening national economy.

Policy-makers in Washington and Ottawa will take the spotlight in the coming week, with interest-rate cuts in those two capitals likely while the rest of the Group of Seven ... More

After a year of expected rate cuts, forecasters are starting to question how long Canada’s easing cycle will last—and whether rates might start rising again in ... More

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has projected that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will deliver another 25 basis point rate cut in October, following its September move to restart the ... More

Don't expect a big immediate jump in purchase activity, but experts suggest there's cause for cautious optimism

The Bank of Canada has reduced its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, moving back into rate-cutting mode amid signs of a weakening economy and sluggish labour market.

Economists and markets are expecting the Bank of Canada to cut its policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, barring any major surprises in the inflation data set to be ... More

The Bank of Nova Scotia and the Bank of Montral have both changed their forecast for the upcoming Bank of Canada interest rate decision set to be announced on September ... More

Fresh signs from inflation and trade could soon alter the path for interest rates in Canada

Variable rates are set to remain unchanged, while fixed-rate borrowing costs aren't likely to fall anytime soon

The central bank faced a tough call amid rising inflation and continuing trade chaos

Economists weigh in on whether a summer rate cut could be on the table after latest inflation figures

New report challenges expectations for further rate reductions

Unemployment jumped in April, strengthening the case for a June rate reduction

Scotiabank has revised its interest rate forecast, now predicting the Bank of Canada will deliver three cuts in 2026 as the global economy feels the strain of escalating U.S. ... More

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% on Wednesday and unveiled two diverging scenarios for the economy, reflecting the unprecedented uncertainty ... More

Surprise employment figures and trade uncertainty raise odds of another BoC cut within weeks

The central bank is treading carefully on the question of lowering rates again, but it may have no other choice

The Bank of Canada cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, its seventh straight cut. While expected, the move comes as the Bank tries to navigate economic ... More

The central bank has cut rates as Trump's trade war continues - and more reductions could be ahead.

The Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.

The Bank of Canada is now likely to cut interest rates at each of its next four announcements as the Canadian economy reels from the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, ... More

Trudeau says Trump is using the tariffs to destroy the Canadian economy and annex Canada as political leaders and economists weigh in on the growing crisis. As a result, the ... More

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but says its ... More

Canada received a temporary reprieve from U.S. tariffs for at least 30 days, but if enacted, BMO warns the Bank of Canada may be forced to cut its policy rate to 1.50% by ... More

Canada’s 5-year bond yield has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022, following fresh concerns over economic uncertainty and global trade tensions.

Economists say central bank could make oversized inter-meeting reduction as Canadians come to terms with Trump's tariffs.

The central bank said on Wednesday morning that it had trimmed the key rate by 25 basis points, a move that brings it to 3% but also marks a smaller reduction than its previous ... More

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 2.95%.

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is preparing to make its first key policy decision of the year on January 29, with Canadians eager to see whether the central bank will cut its ... More