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The widening spread in the Canadian prime and key interest rates
The “Big Six Banks” in Canada have only reduced their prime rates by 15 basis points. So the spread between the prime and key interest rates is now 0.1%.
Major Takeaways from the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy
The Bank of Canada decided to keep the interest rates unchanged at 0.5% after the monetary policy meeting on July 13.
3 key factors affecting Canadian currency depreciation
The availability of easy money leads to currency depreciation, which benefits exporters, but is counterproductive for importers.
Economic essentials: The key interest rate and the prime rate
The key interest rate and the prime rate are central to the Canadian financial system. They key interest drives lending rates at the big banks.
Could Canada’s inverted sovereign yield curve mean recession?
Canada’s inverted sovereign yield curve could be an indication of an upcoming recession. US yields exhibited similar curves prior to the 2008 recession.