Bank of Canada - interest rates cut
When the Bank of Canada lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent on September 17, 2025, it was more than just arithmetic. It marked the country’s first rate cut in six months, and while modest in
Trade data & an anticipated meeting
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked into the Oval Office on October 7, the optics were conciliatory, but the stakes remained high. President Donald Trump praised Carney as a “world-class leader,” stopping short of any immediate trade accord. Yet their meeting underscored a
RBC card spending data
Canada’s consumers appear to be stepping more lightly as summer fades, and hiring firms are growing cautious. New data from a consumer‐spending tracker by RBC reveals that while spending remains overall positive, growth has decelerated. At the same time, labour market indicators—including the
RBC card spending data
Canada’s consumers appear to be stepping more lightly as summer fades, and hiring firms are growing cautious. New data from a consumer‐spending tracker by RBC reveals that while spending remains overall positive, growth has decelerated. At the same time, labour market indicators—including the
Bank of Canada - interest rates cut
When the Bank of Canada lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent on September 17, 2025, it was more than just arithmetic. It marked the country’s first rate cut in six months, and while modest in
Trade data & an anticipated meeting
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked into the Oval Office on October 7, the optics were conciliatory, but the stakes remained high. President Donald Trump praised Carney as a “world-class leader,” stopping short of any immediate trade accord. Yet their meeting underscored a
