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Rate-hiking cycle ending as recession edges closer

Forward Guidance

For the week of January 30, 2022

Daily Economic Updates

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BoC rate hiking cycle appears to be over

January 25, 2023

Bank of Canada hiked overnight rate by 25 bps to 4.5%, but signaled further increases are not expected

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Canadian CPI growth slowed further in December

January 17, 2023

Broader inflation measures still high but showing further signs of easing

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Special Reports

Proof Point: Canadians are still clinging to pandemic savings

January 24, 2023

Canadians’ pandemic savings are still growing—rising to about $350 billion as of Q3 2022.

RBC Canadian Inflation Watch

January 17, 2023

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

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

January 12, 2023

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

RBC U.S. Inflation Watch

January 12, 2023

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

Proof Point: Canada needs green subsidies more than ever

January 11, 2023

Canada’s transition strategy needs to go past electric vehicles and critical minerals to incentivize critical investment in heat pumps and other clean tech.

Navigating 2023: Canada in the cross currents

December 8, 2022

Advanced economies’ fight against inflation and geopolitics will continue to be the overarching themes of 2023.

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Canadian Housing

Canada’s housing market inches closer to a cyclical bottom

January 17, 2023

Property values have been under intense downward pressure across Canada.

Homebuyer blues: dreadful affordability gets worse in Canada

December 19, 2022

The Bank of Canada’s battle against inflation has made it a lot harder to buy a home in this country.

Canada's housing market stays quiet as end of year nears

December 15, 2022

The pace of decline may have slowed in recent months but Canada’s housing market is still firmly in correction mode.

Housing market correction widespread across Canada

December 6, 2022

Canada’s housing markets are still squarely in correction mode.

It's review time for the mortgage stress test

December 5, 2022

The mortgage stress test has been a source of tension from the moment Ottawa rolled it out in its current form in 2018.

Beginning of the end for Canada’s housing market downturn?

November 15, 2022

Canada’s housing market may be entering the latter stages of its cyclical downturn. The pace of decline is now slowing—there...

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Economy and Markets

Rate-hiking cycle ending as recession edges closer

December 14, 2022

The Canadian economy continues to inch closer to a recession in 2023.

Triangulating terminal

January 10, 2023

Labour markets holding up but will eventually soften as economies slip into recession

Past the peak

December 12, 2022

Inflation is slowly starting to retreat from multi-decade highs, helped by falling energy prices and in some cases government relief programs.

Searching for the turning point

November 10, 2022

We continue to see downside risk to both central banks’ GDP projections for next year.

Crossing the line(s)

October 12, 2022

The Canadian dollar fell below the 76 US cent mark in September for the first time since 2020.

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.

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Provincial Outlook and Fiscal Analysis

Proof Point: Canada’s provinces are basking in revenue, but how long will it last?

November 9, 2022

Canada’s provinces have enjoyed stunning revenue windfalls thanks to a sharp economic recovery, strong commodity markets and rising inflation that...

Rate-hiking cycle ending as recession edges closer

December 14, 2022

The Canadian economy continues to inch closer to a recession in 2023.

Helping to shield Quebecers from inflation

December 9, 2022

The Quebec government used the latest update on its fiscal situation as another opportunity to help Quebecers cope the rise in the cost of living.

Ontario slashes its deficit projection

November 14, 2022

Budget shortfall cut by more than a third this year and nearly eliminated by 2024-25. Last year’s revenue spurt continues...

Fall Economic Statement 2022: Green but not quite lean

November 3, 2022

The FES at least focused much new spending on measures to encourage private investment.

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.

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