Published on: April 17, 2025
Following a series of seven consecutive rate cuts and against a backdrop of persistent trade tensions, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced on Wednesday that it is maintaining its key rate at 2.75%.
Published on: April 8, 2025
The stock markets are experiencing exceptionally rough days, having suffered significant losses over the past few days. This is clearly due to Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which have turned out to be much higher than expected.
Published on: April 3, 2025
Addenda Capital is proud to announce a major investment of $500,000 in the community bonds campaign of Groupe TAQ, whose mission is to offer fulfilling jobs to people living with disabilities.
Published on: March 20, 2025
In line with market expectations, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, following its first meeting since the outbreak of the trade conflict between the United States and most of the country’s trading partners.
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.