Saskatchewan residents seem to have a little swagger in their step these days. One of the most definitive measures of consumer confidence we have is the …
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ScotiaBank forecasts Canada’s central bank continuing to reduce interest rates
The tide has turned. That’s the view of economists at ScotiaBank who are among the most bullish on where interest rates are headed. They project the …
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Lower interest rates accompanied by less positive developments
We have begun the journey towards lower interest rates with the Bank of Canada’s move to trim one-quarter of a point off its benchmark overnight rate. That …
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Interest rates expected to drop as Canadian economy weakens
Get ready for interest rates to start falling. The last major data point to be released prior to the Bank of Canada decision focused on GDP and Canada’s …
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Canadian consumers cutting spending
Consumers are finding ways to cut back on their spending, especially in this part of the country. The monthly report on retail sales which has a strong …
Bank of Canada eyes rate cut as inflation softens
All the ducks are starting to line up. The Bank of Canada has been waiting for a period, not a month, where inflation is softening in order to trigger its first …
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