Published on: March 13, 2025
As expected by the markets, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a 25 basis point cut in its policy rate on Wednesday, bringing it to 2.75%. This is a seventh consecutive reduction by the central bank, which must now grapple with the potential impact of tariffs on economic growth and inflation.
Published on: January 30, 2025
The central banks of both Canada and the United States announced policy rate decisions on Wednesday. Without much surprise, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its rate by a further 25 basis points to 3%. On the other side of the border, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) ignored President Trump’s calls for a downward revision, opting instead to maintain its rate at 4.25%.
Published on: December 13, 2024
As expected by market observers, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a further 50 basis point cut in its policy rate on Wednesday, bringing it to 3.25%.
Published on: November 8, 2024
In line with market expectations, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered its policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday. This recent move, which brings the federal funds target rate within a range of 4.50-4.75%, follows a half-percentage point cut in September.
Published on: October 24, 2024
Following three cuts of 25 basis points, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a fourth consecutive reduction of its policy rate, this time by 50 basis points to 3.75%.
Published on: September 5, 2024
The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for a third consecutive time on Wednesday, lowering it by 25 basis points to 4.25% in a decision that was widely anticipated by markets.
Published on: August 6, 2024
Stock markets worldwide accelerated their fall on Monday, alarmed by a slowdown in the U.S. jobs market that has investors fearing an American recession.
Published on: July 25, 2024
As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a further 25 basis point cut in its key interest rate on Wednesday, bringing it to 4.5%. This is the second consecutive rate cut since June when the rate reached 5% following a period of sharp increases aimed at easing post-pandemic inflation.
Published on: July 5, 2024
We are pleased to announce that our Guelph office will soon be relocating. Effective July 29, 2024, Addenda Capital will move to 101 Cooper Drive.
Published on: June 6, 2024
Addenda Capital and Philanthropic Foundations Canada are very pleased to announce an exciting two-year partnership that will leverage both organizations’ know-how and reputations in improving and building knowledge, networks, and learning.