Economic Indicators

Expect lagging loonie in 2018

What to expect for global currencies in the midst of central bank and geopolitical news

January 9, 2018

3 min read

Strong business sentiment supports January rate hike

Business sentiment remains positive, reveals the Bank of Canada’s business outlook survey (BOS), and that supports the potential for a rate hike next week. Read: Rates to rise starting next week: big five banks The BOS indicator, which summarizes the main survey responses, has almost returned to its summer peak. “In particular, strong expected input […]

By Staff |January 8, 2018

4 min read

Rates to rise starting next week: big five banks

Strength of jobs market seals the deal

By Staff |January 8, 2018

2 min read

December unemployment rate could push BoC hike: analysts

December's strong data could lead to Bank of Canada hike, says economist

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |January 5, 2018

3 min read