Economists say recent slack in the economy will convince the BoC to remain on the sidelines
Interest revenue and fee income have boosted profits
Persistent core inflation remains the key risk to rates, economy
Rising credit provisions, funding costs, pinching bank profits, DBRS says
Decision raises benchmark deposit rate to 4%, highest since the euro was established in 1999
Weakness in China, tighter financial conditions weighing on outlook
Growth is expected to stay tepid
Decline in the core measure points to inflation coming under control
Brenda Nicholls of Mackenzie Investments says discerning dividend investors seek stable earners in high-rate environment
Brenda Nicholls of Mackenzie Investments says discerning dividend investors seek stable earners in high-rate environment