Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 100 bps

Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 100 bps

The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by 100 basis points this morning, bringing it to 2.50%. The Bank said inflation is “higher and more persistent” than what it had forecast in April, and will likely remain “around 8% in the next few months.” In its...
Canadian Inflation Rate & Overall Labour Market

Canadian Inflation Rate & Overall Labour Market

Things to know about central bank rate hikes The Bank of Canada is moving ahead with yet another rate hike, despite decades of high inflation rates and record-low unemployment rates. So, what do you need to know about the connection between interest rates and the...

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