RateStreet Financial

As broadly anticipated, the Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

Next Bank of Canada meeting schedule:

January 28
March 18
April 29

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Employment declined by 66,000 jobs in August 2025, largely the result of a decline in part-time work. The unemployment rate rose to 7.1%.

Next Bank of Canada meeting, Sep. 17th. %⬇️



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Canada & US market volatility charts this week

Banks and mortgage investors don't have a crystal ball, but they do like stability. News like 35% Tariffs, and massive (258K) job loss revisions likely lead to increased risk premiums on both sides of the border.

Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%

“If a weakening economy puts further downward pressure on inflation and the upward price pressures from the trade disruptions are contained, there may be a need for a reduction in the policy interest rate.”

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