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Source: Financialpost July 26, 2024

Gap narrows between variable and fixed-rate mortgages after Bank of Canada rate cut

Robert McLister: Three year fixed rate mortgages still the best valueFollowing the Bank of Canada’s latest rate slash, most lenders have trimmed their variable rates by a quarter point. This means the leading variable rates are now a mere 86 basis points abo...

Source: Financialpost July 26, 2024

CEO in hot water with CRA after misunderstanding RRSP, pension plan rules

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News Source: Financialpost July 26, 2024

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank's 'balance of worries is shifting'

In an exclusive interview with the Financial Post, Macklem explains how the worry now is inflation falling too farThe Bank of Canada began its rate-hiking cycle just over two years ago to fight a growing inflation problem, which, while not over yet, is endin...

Economy Source: Financialpost July 26, 2024

Both GDP and GDP-per-capita important to consider as population grows, says Macklem

Canada’s growth per person has declined in six of the past seven quarters Get the latest from Naimul Karim straight to your inbox Sign Up Canada may not technically be in a recession, but some economists argue the country’s declining per-capita output...

Source: Financialpost July 25, 2024

Opinion: Canadians are tired of Ottawa’s over-taxing and high spending

Ottawa could balance its budget simply by sticking to its spending plan of two years ago. It should do that, then cut taxesThe Trudeau government is like a band that only knows one tune: more spending/higher taxes. We apologize, but this video has failed...

Source: Financialpost July 25, 2024

September 'very much on the table': What economists say about Bank of Canada rate cuts

Two more cuts expected this yearAs the Bank of Canada cut its interest rate for the second time in this cycle Wednesday, economists remained confident more reductions are on the horizon. The central bank’s decision to trim its key policy rate to 4.5 per cent...

Source: Financialpost July 25, 2024

How Bank of Canada's rate cut will affect real estate markets, according to experts

Some experts say it's not enough to help homebuyersOn Wednesday, the Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the second time this year, bringing it down to 4.5 per cent, its lowest since April 2023. The move was widely expected...

Source: Financialpost July 25, 2024

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate again and signals more to come

Central bank reduces benchmark rate to 4.5%The Bank of Canada on Wednesday cut its interest rate by 25 basis points for a second time in a row, citing a pullback in household spending on both consumer goods and housing as a reason to bring the rate down to 4...

Source: Bankofcanada July 24, 2024

Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

Good morning. I’m pleased to be here with Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers to discuss the July Monetary Policy Report (MPR) and today’s policy announcement. Today, we lowered our policy interest...

Source: Bankofcanada July 24, 2024

Monetary Policy Report – July 2024

Monetary policy is working to reduce price pressures in the Canadian economy. Core inflation is expected to ease gradually, while the path of CPI inflat...