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Bank of Canada

Specialist James Denaro, right, works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.

Stocks

Why did the stock markets fall?

Financial markets around the world stabilize after Monday’s fall. Here’s what to know about how we got here.

Why did the stock markets fall?
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News

Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected

Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew slightly, but likely not enough to deter a rate cut in September, experts...

Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected
Canadian holding keys to a new home, in hopes that the Bank of Canada rate announcement will have an impact on mortgage rates.

Columns

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

News

Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut

Economists and market analysts expect the central bank to cut its benchmark rate this week following a drop in...

Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut

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BoC considered waiting until July to cut interest rates, summary says

The central bank remains cautious in its approach, noting that it plans to take future interest rate decisions one...

BoC considered waiting until July to cut interest rates, summary says
Fireworks for the June 5 BoC lower rate announcement

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate cut on June 5, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate cut on June 5, 2024
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank's latest interest rate decision

Financial literacy

What the Bank of Canada’s first rate cut in 4 years means for your finances

What the Bank of Canada’s first rate cut in 4 years means for your finances
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Mortgages

Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money?

The pros and cons of using a mortgage broker and going to a bank directly.

Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money?

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A healthcare receptionist, one of the industries that had employment growth.

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High interest rates and unemployment: Expectations for June’s rate announcement

Employment jumps by 90,000 in April, raising doubts about June interest rate cut.

High interest rates and unemployment: Expectations for June’s rate announcement

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