Canada’s housing market retreats amid trade war

Canada’s housing market retreats amid trade war

 March 19, 2025 |Robert Hogue
The threat of U.S. tariffs has become top of mind for those considering buying or selling a home in Canada. Concerns about the significant damage that hefty tariffs would inflict on the economy prompted many buyers and sellers to hit pause in February—leading...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.75% as U.S. trade tensions persist

 March 13, 2025 |Josh Nye

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate again in March, this time to 2.75% from 3%.

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U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

 March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach

Although trade policies are evolving and government responses remain uncertain, here is a summary of what we know.

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U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

 March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach
The U.S. administration has implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico after a 30-day reprieve with 25% on all imports except 10% on Canadian energy. An additional 10% tariff on China is also planned. Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock...
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty

 February 26, 2025 |Joanne Livingston
As we approach the end of February, we find ourselves in a period of heightened uncertainty—both in the global economy and right here at home. Specifically, the potential threat of U.S. tariffs and the impact on the Canadian dollar have been front of...
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Keeping You Informed: IMPORTANT TAX & RRSP INFORMATION 2025

 February 12, 2025 |Joanne Livingston
The RRSP contribution deadline of March 3rd, 2025 is fast approaching us for the 2024 tax year! If you plan on making a contribution, February 27th is the last day the request can be submitted for the funds to be processed in time for the deadline. Contributing...
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Canada’s housing market outlook: Sustaining recovery in uncertain times

Canada’s housing market outlook: Sustaining recovery in uncertain times

 February 11, 2025 |Robert Hogue

The significant risk that tariffs pose to Canada’s economy casts a potentially dark shadow over the housing market.

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Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

 February 05, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

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A U.S.-Canada trade shock now in play: first economic takeaways

A U.S.-Canada trade shock now in play: first economic takeaways

 February 02, 2025 |Frances Donald and Nathan Janzen
Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock in nearly 100 years. RBC Economics now finds itself balancing the desire to produce a clear analysis with the recognition that the evolution of trade policies, and policymakers’ responses to them, still...
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Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

 January 30, 2025 |Josh Nye, Canadian Fixed Income Strategist

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate in January to 3% from 3.25% amid ongoing uncertainty over the threat of U.S. tariffs.

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