Persistent core inflation remains the key risk to rates, economy
Weakness in China, tighter financial conditions weighing on outlook
In a speech on Thursday, BoC governor said reining in inflation is the best way the central bank can support the economy
Although there are tools to help, financial advisors still say it’s best to maintain updated information
Rising labour costs could mean a harder economic hit to curb inflation, Scotia report says
Canadian investors bought foreign bonds, driving outflows in the month
BoC research found that hedge funds joined the selling action in bond markets
Demographics are boosting growth, but the rate outlook remains unchanged
By January of this year, variable-rate mortgages had fallen to 16.7% of new and renewed mortgages, while 1-5 year fixed-rate mortgages constituted 64%
Bank says rate hike to 5% was prompted by elevated demand, driven by strong consumer spending