17 stories tagged #Bank of Canada

  1. Bank of Canada Poised to Hold Rates Amid Tariffs, War, and Recession
    finance

    Bank of Canada Poised to Hold Rates Amid Tariffs, War, and Recession

    Economists predict the Bank of Canada will hold rates this week, with hikes more likely than cuts due to inflation from U.S. tariffs and the Iran war.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Bank of Canada and Economists Resist Official Recession Label Despite GDP Decline
    finance

    Bank of Canada and Economists Resist Official Recession Label Despite GDP Decline

    Canada's GDP shows two quarters of decline, but the central bank and many economists urge caution, citing a broader economic picture.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Bank of Canada Warns of Rising Vulnerabilities Amid Global Volatility
    finance

    Bank of Canada Warns of Rising Vulnerabilities Amid Global Volatility

    The Bank of Canada's Financial Stability Report highlights risks from geopolitical shocks, household debt, AI threats, and trade uncertainty.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Canadian Inflation Hits 2.8% as Gas Prices Surge
    finance

    Canadian Inflation Hits 2.8% as Gas Prices Surge

    Canadian inflation jumped to 2.8% in April, driven by soaring gas prices linked to geopolitical tensions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Canadian Recession Fears Plummeted Before Iran Conflict
    finance

    Canadian Recession Fears Plummeted Before Iran Conflict

    Bank of Canada survey reveals a significant drop in firms anticipating a recession in February, prior to the escalation of the Iran war.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. AI Risks Threaten Global Financial Systems, Bank of Canada Governor Warns
    finance

    AI Risks Threaten Global Financial Systems, Bank of Canada Governor Warns

    Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem urges global financial systems to address risks from advanced AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, citing potential for disruption and cybersecurity threats.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Parents Co-signing Mortgages: A Growing Trend with Significant Risks
    finance

    Parents Co-signing Mortgages: A Growing Trend with Significant Risks

    As more parents co-sign mortgages for their adult children, experts highlight the substantial financial and legal risks involved for all parties in Canada's challenging housing market.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Parents Increasingly Co-Signing Mortgages for Adult Children
    finance

    Parents Increasingly Co-Signing Mortgages for Adult Children

    A surge in parents co-signing mortgages for adult children highlights growing affordability challenges and potential financial vulnerabilities.

    2mo ago 1 min read