Policy

The outlook for a rate cut in June

Economist considers the factors influencing the Bank of Canada's next interest rate announcement

By Alizée Calza |May 27, 2024

4 min read

Policy

Tariff hikes inflict political pain, not economic

Cost of latest trade salvo is low, but it escalates tensions, Moody's says

By James Langton |May 21, 2024

2 min read

Policy

Trade war threatens Canada: Fitch

Protectionism has negative implications for output, employment and inflation

By James Langton |May 9, 2024

1 min read

Policy

Fed leaves interest rates at two-decade high

Board says inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |May 1, 2024

4 min read

Policy

Capital gains changes not in proposed budget bill

The changes are expected to come in a separate piece of legislation

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press and Staff |April 30, 2024

2 min read

Policy

Bank of Canada should go it alone on rates: RBC

A weaker loonie won't necessarily stoke inflation, report says

By James Langton |April 24, 2024

2 min read

Policy

BoC officials split on when to start cutting rates, summary shows

Some members thought bank should take its time; others were concerned about keeping interest rates high for too long

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |April 24, 2024

2 min read

Policy

Equifax testing use of rent data for credit scores

Policy could be a double-edged sword for renters, advocates warn

By The Canadian Press |April 23, 2024

2 min read

Policy

First Nations on cusp of more self-sustaining project financing

Only a matter of time before equity deals on pipelines are announced, says RBC top exec McKay

By Ian Bickis, Canadian Press |April 22, 2024

3 min read

Policy

Tech industry warns capital gains proposals could cause ‘irreparable harm’

The federal budget is being met with disdain from Canada's innovation industry

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |April 17, 2024

3 min read

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