Intelligence Memos
Kronick, Ambler - Inflation is Easing: Let Us Count the Ways
From: Jeremy M. Kronick and Steve Ambler To: Canadian Inflation Watchers Date: December 13, 2023 Re: Inflation is Easing: Let Us Count the Ways The Bank of Canada surprised no one…
Op-Ed
Despite the Bank of Canada’s continued tough talk, rate cuts are coming - Globe and Mail
The Bank of Canada surprised no one by holding its target for the overnight lending rate at 5 per cent on Wednesday. Last week’s releases by Statistics Canada showing a decline in third-quarter…
Council Report
C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council to Bank of Canada: Hold Overnight Rate at 5.00 Percent until January, Cut to 4.00 Percent by End of 2024
November 30, 2023 – The C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) recommends that the Bank of Canada maintain its target for the overnight rate, its benchmark policy interest rate…

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