The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its policy rate at 2.25 per cent, as widely expected, and Governor Tiff Macklem said the high level of uncertainty made it difficult to predict when and how rates might next change.
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Bank of Canada holds rates, says hard to predict future moves
Farm Credit Canada forecasts higher farm costs for 2026
Canada’s farmers should brace for higher costs in 2026, FCC warns, although there’s some bright financial news for cattle
Canadian farmers should brace for higher costs in 2026, Farm Credit Canada warns, although there’s some bright financial news for cattle
Bank of Canada expected to keep rates on hold on Wednesday
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its policy interest rate on hold at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday.
Bank of Canada holds rates, says economy is resilient
The Bank of Canada held its key policy rate steady at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday as widely expected, and Governor Tiff Macklem said the economy was proving resilient overall to the effect of U.S. trade measures.
Canada’s inflation in October eases to 2.2 per cent on lower gasoline, food prices
Canada’s annual inflation rate in October eased to 2.2 per cent as gasoline prices dropped, food prices eased and mortgage interest costs came down below the three per cent mark, data showed on Monday.
Canadian economy going ‘under the speed limit,’ says FCC analyst
Farm Credit Canada outlined less than impressive numbers for Canada’s economy Sept. 18, and that will spill over into agriculture.
Bank of Canada holds rates steady and says global trade war risk has eased
The Bank of Canada held its key policy rate at 2.75 per cent for the third time in a row on Wednesday, as expected, and said the risk of a severe and escalating global trade war had diminished.
Bank of Canada holds rates, says tariffs could cause deep recession
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key policy rate at 2.75 per cent, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts, and said that the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs made it impossible to issue regular economic forecasts.
Producers protest change to 2025 cash advance program
The 2025 interest-free portion for advance payments has been lowered back to 2021 levels
Canadian farm groups may have another lobby fight this year to increase the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program, which has been dropped back down to $100,000.
Interest rates ratchet back
Central bank reduces the cost of borrowing, generally something that's good news for farmers
Central bank reduces the cost of borrowing, generally something that’s good news for farmers.
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