Tag: Rates

  • Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25% as Trade Uncertainty Clouds the Outlook

    Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25% as Trade Uncertainty Clouds the Outlook

    Jan 28th, 2026: The Bank of Canada has announced a hold on its overnight policy rate at 2.25%, marking another pause as policymakers navigate a complex mix of easing inflation, modest growth, and rising trade-related uncertainty. The current policy rate sits at the bottom of the Bank’s estimated neutral range, meaning monetary policy is now…

  • Bank of Canada Holds Key Lending Rate: What Today’s Decision Means for Canadians

    Bank of Canada Holds Key Lending Rate: What Today’s Decision Means for Canadians

    Dec 10th, 2025: The Bank of Canada announced its latest policy decision today, opting to hold the overnight rate at 2.25%. After a year of multiple rate reductions, today’s hold signals that policymakers believe interest rates are now at an appropriate level to support economic growth while still managing inflation. For homeowners, buyers, and investors,…

  • Bank of Canada Sept 17th Rate Cut: What It Means for You

    Bank of Canada Sept 17th Rate Cut: What It Means for You

    September 17, 2025: Today, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a quarter-point (0.25%) rate cut, lowering the overnight rate from 2.75% to 2.50%. Here’s what’s behind the decision, and what it could mean for homeowners and borrowers across Canada. Why the BoC Cut Rates The Bank of Canada’s move marks a shift from a period…