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Economy Sees Growth in First Quarter, but Shows Sign of a Slowing Economy
Canadian Economics May 31, 2024
Real GDP in Canada’s first quarter rose by 1.7 per cent annualized growth, starting the year with a healthy rebound. However, the economy showed signs of slowing, especially as economic growth decelerated each month to start the year, a further sign interest rates may need to move lower soon.
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Viktor Cicman
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Canada’s Consumer Confidence Only Sees Minor Improvements in May
Canadian Economics May 22, 2024
A June interest rate cut would help confidence, but strong employment growth could impact the timeline of the next cut. If the Bank of Canada interprets the significantly hotter than anticipated labour market as pushing up household demand and thus inflation, this could weigh on the likeliness of a cut next month.
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Walter Bolduc
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Inflation’s Deceleration in April Bodes Well for Imminent Rate Cut
Canadian Economics May 21, 2024
April’s CPI figures were broadly positive despite the recent acceleration of gasoline prices. The rampant pace of food price growth appears to be tamed, as prices for food sold in stores grew by only 1.4 per cent year-over-year. However, gasoline price growth accelerated which added some inflationary pressure in April.
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Kiefer Van Mulligen
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