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The Price of Power: How to cut Canada's Net Zero electricity bill

Forward Guidance

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Daily Economic Updates

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Another 75 basis point hike from the Fed, and more on the way

September 21, 2022

Fed hikes by 75 bps to 3-3.25%, as expected

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Canadian inflation pressures further eased in August

September 20, 2022

Lower gasoline prices led headline inflation growth down again, to 7%

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Special Reports

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

September 22, 2022

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

The Price of Power: How to cut Canada's Net Zero electricity bill

September 20, 2022

Is Canada ready to meet a 50% surge in electricity consumption over the next decade? It’s a tall order, even unlikely at our current pace of decision-making.

RBC Canadian Inflation Watch

September 20, 2022

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

Proof Point: The rise of services in Canadian goods trade

September 14, 2022

Sales of services bundled with goods—things like installation, ongoing service and maintenance—are also growing.

RBC U.S. Inflation Watch

September 13, 2022

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

Course Correction: How international students can help solve Canada's labour crisis

September 1, 2022

The mix of international students is changing, potentially affecting future labour market matches and concentrating Canada’s source countries

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Canadian Housing

Downturn deepens in Canada's housing markets

August 4, 2022

Soaring interest rates have been the catalyst for this widespread correction.

Canadian home buyers feeling the heat of higher interest rates

September 15, 2022

The Bank of Canada’s rate hiking campaign keeps home buyers on the defensive.

Higher interest rates weigh down on Canada’s housing markets

September 7, 2022

The cooling trends that emerged this spring are still firmly in place across Canada’s housing markets. Early reports from local...

Bottom still a ways away for Canada's housing market

August 15, 2022

Formerly overheating markets in Ontario and parts of the BC Lower Mainland have been the epicentre of the downturn to date.

Downgrading our forecast for Canada's housing market

July 22, 2022

Bank of Canada ‘frontloads’ its rate hiking campaign

Canada's housing market correction gets more serious

July 15, 2022

Earlier (super) tight demand-supply conditions are easing rapidly.

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Economy and Markets

Front-loading can't guarantee a soft landing

September 12, 2022

Front-loading has become the motto of central banks looking to quickly remove policy support amid intense inflationary pressure.

Brace for a 'bumpy' landing, Canada

September 12, 2022

We expect the coming downturn in Canada will be ‘moderate’ by historical standards. - RBC Economics

Flagging growth won't derail central bank rate hikes

August 10, 2022

Stronger-than-expected inflation continues to force central banks into aggressive action. - RBC Economics

Shrinking runway for a soft landing

July 7, 2022

We now see more accelerated tightening cycles and higher terminal rates in all of the economies we track.

Will tough-talking central banks follow through?

June 7, 2022

May finally brought some relief in what has been a consistent Treasury market selloff this year.

Growth opportunities narrow amid searing inflation and a scarcity of workers

June 7, 2022

With most restrictions lifted, the hard hit travel industry is poised for better than average growth.

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Provincial Outlook and Fiscal Analysis

Focusing on the present (cost of living) and the future (health care)

March 23, 2022

Interestingly, the attention-grabber in Quebec’s 2022 budget won’t impact the province’s books much in the coming fiscal year (2022-23)—for which spring budgets are usually about.

Hot provincial momentum to lose steam

September 12, 2022

Sky-high inflation, soaring interest rates and exceptionally tight labour markets have put their stamps on all provincial economies this year.

Western provincial economies shining more brightly in 2022

June 7, 2022

Booming global commodity markets will fuel tremendous activity in the primary sector.

Ontario budget 2022: Keeping spending in motion as pandemic impact fades

April 29, 2022

The government plans to boost expenditures by $11.5 billion this year, or nearly double the $6.2-billion forecasted rise in revenues.

Manitoba Budget 2022: Delivering on Tax Cuts

April 13, 2022

Manitoba projects to reduce its deficit by half to $548 million in FY 2022-23, re-iterates commitment to balance within seven years .

Newfoundland and Labrador Budget 2022 – Fog is starting to lift

April 11, 2022

The Newfoundland and Labrador’s debt—already the heaviest among the provinces—is projected to continue to grow as share of GDP.

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Forecasts & Data

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