Canada’s subdued economic activity and the drop in inflation despite ongoing tariffs imply that the Bank of Canada could cut interest rates again this year. … READ MORE >
tariffs
Market Minute: Tariff revenues, rates and rebates
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is collecting tariffs at a rate of $30 billion per month compared with the $6.8 billion per month normally collected from importers. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Oct. 6, 2025
FDA launches pilot to boost domestic generic drug production. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.5% amid economic, labour challenges
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent as a slowing economy and rising unemployment likely contributed to the unexpected policy action. … READ MORE >
Canada’s economy in sore need of an interest rate cut as job losses mount
Canada’s economy lost jobs in back-to-back months for the first time since 2021, pushing the odds of an interest rate cut this month significantly higher. … READ MORE >
Inflation’s persistence, the Fed and expansionary fiscal policy
With inflation well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and rising, and expansionary fiscal policies about to kick in, calls for rate cuts may be premature. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Rising input prices curb appetite for capital expenditure investment
Manufacturers continue to expect higher input prices while holding mixed expectations regarding capital expenditure in the next six months. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Diverging inflation expectations
Policy decisions by the Federal Reserve will rest upon whether it thinks that higher tariffs will result in a one-time increase in prices or persistent inflation. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 11, 2025
Biotech IPOs in the U.S. have hit a six-month drought. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
Tariffs drive producer prices higher, squeezing margins
Equity markets, buoyed in recent months by solid earnings, may face pressure as profit margins shrink after companies absorb tariff costs. … READ MORE >