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Canada’s economic engine is gearing down

Forward Guidance

Forward Guidance for the week of October 3, 2023

Economic Updates

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July marks a soft start to Q3 Canadian GDP growth

September 29, 2023

The GDP growth backdrop in Canada continues to soften, in contrast to sticky inflation prints that are still running above the Bank of Canada’s 2% target

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Record population growth masks slower economic conditions in Canada

September 28, 2023

Population growth at July 1st (3.0%) marked the highest rate recorded over a 12-month period since 1957

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Special Reports

A New Ag Deal:
A 9-Point Plan For Climate-Smart Agriculture

October 3, 2023

The world’s top food producers are on the move. Making sustainable agriculture a strategic priority, Canada’s peers are laying the foundations for formidable

The 10-Minute Take

September 28, 2023

EP:16 Why are so many workers on strike these days?

Proof Point: Is more turbulence on the way for Canadian labour relations?

September 20, 2023

Inflation is elevating the cost of living—and sending labour relations regarding wages into more contentious territory

RBC Canadian Inflation Watch

September 19, 2023

RBC Economics provides an analysis of the key indicators on price trends in Canada.

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

September 14, 2023

RBC Economics provides a snapshot and an analysis of Canadian consumer spending.

RBC U.S. Inflation Watch

September 13, 2023

RBC Economics provides a monthly analysis of the key indicators on price trends in the United States.

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Canadian Housing

Second quarter affordability gain too small to relieve tensions

September 28, 2023

The burden of home ownership costs got slightly lighter in the second quarter in Canada: RBC’s aggregate affordability measure for...

Housing market stagnation setting in

September 15, 2023

Higher interest rates continue to cool down Canada’s housing market following a surprising solid rebound this spring.

GST measure is a step toward closing Canada’s rental housing gap

September 15, 2023

The new tax regime is said to be part of a suite of incentives intended to build more homes and enhance housing affordability in Canada.

Housing market tensions continuing to ease across most of Canada

September 7, 2023

Canada’s housing markets for the most part are seeing more balanced conditions as the fall season is about to get underway.

Hot summer, cooler housing market in Canada

August 15, 2023

The Bank of Canada’s latest back-to-back hikes have put a damper on the housing market’s rebound this summer.

Real estate action dims in Ontario and BC but Prairie markets keep on rolling

August 4, 2023

The Bank of Canada’s nineth and tenth rate hikes took the wind out of many real estate markets’ sails.

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Economy and Markets

Canada’s economic engine is gearing down

September 13, 2023

Headwinds from higher interest rates and a slowing global economy are building. Canadian GDP edged 0.2% lower in Q2 of...

Letting it be - central banks hold the line as more clouds roll in

September 13, 2023

The global economic backdrop is darkening as growth slows in China while elevated interest rates weigh on Canada

Central banks hit "hopeful pause" on rate hikes

August 9, 2023

Robust economic data seemed to bring sunnier days in July. For the most part, global equity indices inched higher as recession fears eased.

Interest rates to stay higher for longer

July 12, 2023

Resilient economic growth and sticky inflation are pressuring central banks to push interest rates higher, even as headwinds from higher prices and debt payments build.

Triangulating terminal: take two

June 8, 2023

Risk appetite is picking up after down-to-the-wire negotiations punted the U.S. debt ceiling issue into 2025.

Canada’s economy is beating expectations, but for how long?

June 8, 2023

In both Canada and the U.S., GDP continued to grow in Q1—and consumers kept spending. But the surge in interest rates will continue to take a toll.

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Provincial Outlook and Fiscal Analysis

Canada’s economic engine is gearing down

September 13, 2023

Headwinds from higher interest rates and a slowing global economy are building. Canadian GDP edged 0.2% lower in Q2 of...

Canada’s economy is beating expectations, but for how long?

June 8, 2023

In both Canada and the U.S., GDP continued to grow in Q1—and consumers kept spending. But the surge in interest rates will continue to take a toll.

Prince Edward Island Budget 2023: Planning for growth

May 26, 2023

P.E.I government projects a slight increase in its deficit to $98 million in FY 2023-24.

Budget 2023: The Red Green Show

March 28, 2023

The government is much deeper in the red—a cumulative $69 billion deeper—than its fall statement indicated, with no balanced budget in sight.

Nova Scotia Budget 2023: Overhauling health care system takes front seat

March 24, 2023

Nova Scotia made clear choices in Budget 2023

Ontario Budget 2023: a “stay the course” fiscal plan

March 24, 2023

Ontario expects to balance its budget three years ahead of schedule

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Forecasts & Data

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