Canadian Outlook

Price Check

Economic conditions are playing out much as we have expected. Bank of Canada monetary policy is having its desired effect in cooling consumer and business spending and dialling down pressure on price levels. It is not a quick process, however, and the public’s patience will wear thin if more progress is not seen by mid-year.

March 28, 2024  •  25-min read

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Canada’s Five-year Outlooks

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Business Investment

Inching Closer to Better Days

February 28, 2024  •  10-min read

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Energy

Pipeline Capacity Will Provide Temporary Relief

February 27, 2024  •  8-min read

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Financial Markets

Rate cuts coming … but when?

February 28, 2024  •  20-min read

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Government

Running Low on Firepower

February 27, 2024  •  11-min read

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Household Consumption

Hard Times

February 27, 2024  •  12-min read

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Household Income and Employment

Awaiting the Landing

February 28, 2024  •  11-min read

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Housing

Housing Markets Face Challenges

February 28, 2024  •  20-min read

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Industry Trends

Speed Bumps Ahead

February 28, 2024  •  11-min read

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International Trade

Trade Provides Some Relief

February 27, 2024  •  10-min read

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Easing Off the Brakes

As expected, progress on the inflation front means the Bank of Canada is confident enough to put a hold on interest rates for now. Although the inflation monster looks like it has been caged, the door is not yet locked shut.

January 16, 2024 • 25-min read

person looking up in the middle of the streets.

Business Investment

Inching Closer to Better Days

February 28, 2024  •  10-min read

Forthcoming

Energy

Pipeline Capacity Will Provide Temporary Relief

February 27, 2024  •  8-min read

Forthcoming

Financial Markets

Rate cuts coming … but when?

February 28, 2024  •  20-min read

Forthcoming

Government

Running Low on Firepower

February 27, 2024  •  11-min read

Forthcoming

Woman in shop using credit card for contactless payment

Household Consumption

Hard Times

February 27, 2024  •  12-min read

Forthcoming

The beginning of morning rush hour, cars on the highway traveling to and from downtown

Household Income and Employment

Awaiting the Landing

February 28, 2024  •  11-min read

Forthcoming

Townhouses in suburban Vancouver

Housing

Housing Markets Face Challenges

February 28, 2024  •  20-min read

Forthcoming

Industry Trends

Speed Bumps Ahead

February 28, 2024  •  11-min read

Forthcoming

International Trade

Trade Provides Some Relief

February 27, 2024  •  10-min read

Forthcoming

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