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Fiscal policy could be a mixed bag, irrespective of who forms the next government.

As expected, the Bank of Canada cut overnight interest rates by 25 basis points yesterday, lowering the banking system’s base rate to 2.75%, the lowest since September 2022.

BoC surveys reveal a slowdown in household spending and in business capital formation. 

U.S. tariffs are clouding the Canadian outlook, and the Bank of Canada has trimmed rates by 25bp to 2.75% today in line with expectations.

We expect a 25bp rate cut by the Bank of Canada on 12 March, taking the policy rate to 2.75%, in line with market pricing.

Will the extension of existing US tariff policy only serve to undermine US relevance as a trading power?

Hong Kong (EWH) is trading over 3 standard deviations above its 50-DMA for the country's most overbought reading since October.

A plan from Donald Trump to put tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China in March is ready to take place as previously announced.

The Bank of Canada has slashed overnight interest rates by 200 basis points over the past seven months to 3% from 5%, while variable and fixed mortgage rates have fallen to around 4% from more than 5% a year ago.

Despite snow banks and cold temps in much of Canada, property owners are getting a jump on what they hope will be strong spring demand.

The latest Canadian Joe Debtor study finds that the average insolvent debtor owed $60,678 in unsecured debt in 2024, an increase of 12.2% from 2023—the largest annual rise since the study began in 2011.

Canadian households are increasingly cash-strapped and vulnerable to unexpected shocks or economic weakness.

There has been a definite shift in the market’s mood just since this morning, but it is clear that we are not yet feeling that an “all-clear” has been given.

US and Canada pause Trump's proposed tariffs for 30 days, includes increased border security and designation of cartels as terrorist orgs.

Donald Trump placing tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico could impact multiple sectors. A look at the areas where Americans could see higher prices soon.

The North American auto industry is the most highly integrated industry in the region and represents just how vulnerable that industry is to an across-the-board tariff structure.

The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut interest rates by 25 bps this morning, bringing the overnight rate to 3%, 200 bps lower than when the central bank started easing in June 2024.

The Bank of Canada is concerned with a sluggish economy and has chosen to offer more stimulus.

The Bank of Canada has cut the overnight rate by 25bp to 3.0%. Cumulative easing now amounts to 200bp since June.

Trump’s threats to place tariffs on all Canadian imports creates a dual set of problems for the U.S. Administration. 

A 25bp interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada, leaving the overnight rate at 3%, is the widely held view in the market for next week’s BoC monetary policy decision meeting.

Since the elections a little over two and a half months ago, the S&P 500 (SPY) has risen 5.42% through today. That's better than any of the other key country ETFs.

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, sparking fears of economic disruption and rising costs for everyday goods.

Donald Trump continued his crusade for more tariffs from trade partners with the announced creation of the External Revenue Service.

Canadian officials say their country isn't for sale and suggest Donald Trump should sell them two states instead of trying to make its neighbor a state.