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Take it easy, higher Fed terminal and weaker loonie shouldn’t make the BoC queasy

With the exceptional run of U.S. data continuing, we no longer expect any further rate cuts from the Fed in 2025.
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Canada’s growth prospects brighten in 2025 but not without challenges

Canada’s economic growth challenges are expected to ease as the Bank of Canada continues to lower interest rates—but not right away, and...
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Tangled up in trade: The steep cost of closing doors

International trade risks are back in focus as the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office—but for now, economic data is tracking...
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Running up that bill — U.S. growth gains, debt pains

U.S. government spending will continue to add to growth, but it may come at the cost of higher inflation, interest rates, and less savings for the...
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<em>Don’t stop me now</em> – rate cuts to multiply from the BoC, ECB and the BoE

Don’t stop me now – rate cuts to multiply from the BoC, ECB and the BoE

The stronger-than-expected September U.S. payroll report left the economy on track for the historically elusive ‘soft landing’ and reduced urgency...
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Falling inflation, rising jobless rate usher in easing cycles in Canada and abroad

Falling inflation, rising jobless rate usher in easing cycles in Canada and abroad

The Canadian economy has continued to underperform global peers with declines in per-capita output in seven of the last eight quarters.
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<em>Ease on down the road</em> – Fed shifting gears as inflation slows

Ease on down the road – Fed shifting gears as inflation slows

Softening U.S. labour markets and lower inflation leave the Fed on track to kick of an easing cycle starting in September, one of the last major...
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<em>Stayin’ Alive:</em> The U.S. labour market is weakening, not faltering

Stayin’ Alive: The U.S. labour market is weakening, not faltering

More central banks are committing to cutting interest rates from elevated levels.
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<em>At Last</em>: U.S. economy is showing signs of softening

At Last: U.S. economy is showing signs of softening

We now expect the Fed to cut rates in September—earlier than our prior December assumption—with a gradual easing cycle to follow.
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Let me see you get low: central banks kick off rate cutting cycle

Let me see you get low: central banks kick off rate cutting cycle

Bank of Canada and ECB both kickstarted the easing cycles in June but neither is expected to race rates to the bottom.
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Rate cuts won’t spur immediate rebound in Canada’s economy

Rate cuts won’t spur immediate rebound in Canada’s economy

The global economic growth backdrop has shown signs of improvement, but Canada’s economy continues to underperform.
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It’s hard to leave (higher rates) when you can’t find the door (to lower inflation)

It’s hard to leave (higher rates) when you can’t find the door (to lower inflation)

Upside inflation surprises year-to-date in the U.S. will keep the Fed on the sidelines for now – we continue to expect the first cut to the fed...
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