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Two Announcements, Two Cuts to Start 2025
Canadian Economics March 12, 2025
Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. The Trump administration’s persistent tariff threats are adding uncertainty to Canada’s economic outlook, encouraging the Central Bank to cut its policy interest rate today. Broad U.S. tariffs would further devalue the Canadian dollar, raising concerns about stagflation—low economic growth and high inflation.
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Shane Brimacombe
Employment Stable in February Amid Looming Trade War
Canadian Economics March 7, 2025
Canada’s labour market encountered significant challenges in 2024, characterized by a gradual slowdown. Employment rose by just 1.6 per cent — well below the rate of population growth. Nevertheless, job gains have been positive over the past seven months, and employment growth began to regain momentum in November.
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Maxime Arseneau
Trade Partner Profile: The European Union
Canadian Economics March 3, 2025
Overall, trade between Canada and the European Union is already strong, and there is lots to build on as Canada enters a changing world. Canada sells many of its resources to Europe, and the bloc’s imports indicates there is even more room for Canadian exports to gain market share.
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CBoC Economics Team
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