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Tariffs & trade tensions strain Canadian consumer confidence and business outlook: Bank of Canada

Canadians plan to buy local amid trade tensions, while businesses face soft demand, muted hiring, and inflation concerns, says the Bank of Canada.

Business and consumer confidence remain subdued: Bank of Canada surveys

The Bank of Canada said the sales outlook remains pessimistic

Canadian business sentiment likely stabilized in Q2 after earlier deterioration

The Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey on Monday is expected to show early signs of stabilization in businesses’ expectations for future sales, input prices and hiring in Q2

Bank of Canada holding interest rates steady

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%.

Business conditions deteriorate in Canada: Bank of Canada

Sales outlooks have softened, particularly for exporters. Firms reported having sufficient capacity, and many are delaying investment and hiring decisions amid uncertainty, says the Bank.

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3%,US tariffs looming

"In Canada, past cuts to interest rates have started to boost the economy. The recent strengthening in both consumption and housing activity is expected to continue."

Consumers see improvement in financial health: Bank of Canada

Fewer consumers reported that they are spending less or plan to reduce their spending; and, for the first time since 2021, consumers said they expect their spending to increase faster than they expect prices to rise.

Amid Concerns of Infection, Bank of Canada Encourages Retailers in Canada to Accept Cash

Despite the suggestion, one representative noted that the coronavirus can stay on surfaces such as currency for days.

Bank of Canada Discusses New $10 Bill with Retail Insider

The Bank of Canada wanted to reach out to retailers doing business in Canada to explain the bill's unique new design, which is unlike anything to date.
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