24/10/2024
🚨 Breaking News: Bank of Canada Slashes Rates by 50 BPS to 3.75%! 🚨
The Bank of Canada has just reduced its overnight rate to 3.75%, signaling a shift toward supporting economic growth amidst cooling inflation. With inflation now at 1.6% in September, the bank is moving to keep it within the 1-3% target range. Lower global oil prices, easing shelter costs, and slower consumption growth have driven this decision.
📉 Economic Snapshot:
▪️ GDP growth forecast: 1.2% in 2024, 2.1% in 2025, and 2.3% in 2026.
▪️ Labour market remains weak with unemployment at 6.5%, especially affecting young workers and newcomers.
▪️ Exports on the rise thanks to the new Trans Mountain pipeline.
▪️ Residential investment set to grow as housing demand stays strong.
🔮 The Bank hints at more rate cuts, depending on how the economy evolves. The next update is set for December 11, 2024.
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