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The Bank of Canada announced a 50 basis points rate cut to 3.75%, marking the fourth consecutive rate cut since the first reduction in June. The significant 50 basis points reduction was primarily due to the unexpected slowdown in September's inflation data to 1.6%, reflecting the risks of an economic downturn in Canada. The Bank of Canada's goal is to maintain inflation around 2% and promote economic growt...

The Bank of Canada has consecutively lowered its interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% for the third month in a row, aligning with market expectations. This marks the third rate cut since the initial reduction in June, driven primarily by sluggish economic growth, a high unemployment rate, and easing inflationary pressures.
Inflation levels and employment figures are the key data points closely monitored by the...

In 2023, Canada's population reached 40.5 million, having grown by over 1.2 million people. This is an astounding figure, particularly given the rebound of 825,000 in 2022 after the COVID-19 recession. It is also the largest increase in any 12-month period since the country's creation in 1867.
According to a report from National Bank Financial Inc., Canada's population growth in 2023 was 3.2%, five times higher than the OECD average. What...