Economic analysis

Econo-metrics: With the Bank of Canada raising interest rates, the big banks have been quick to follow suit. That never seems to happen when rates are falling.

It would be good for everyone if Stephen Poloz and market participants could find a way to understand each other

Household debt, weak investment and uncertainty about inflation makes everything about the economy feel temporary. Including Wednesday’s rate bump.

Econ-o-metric: Today may go down in history as the day Canada shook off its hangover from the financial crisis

Here are six animated graphs that show Canada’s economic turnaround in action—and one that shows what’s still missing

Canadians have come to expect ever cheaper debt. An interest rate hike this week would mark the reversal of that trend.

Econ-o-metric: Hockey playoffs help push April gains, bolsters signs of recovery

We’re living and staying active longer. That means some people might want to work longer, just to stay busy.

Even though core inflation is weak, the Bank of Canada believes faster consumer price increases are on the way, but there are serious risks if that forecast is wrong

Econ-o-metric: Inflation isn’t an issue for most of us, so the Bank of Canada won’t rush to raise interest rates