Statistics Canada reports August GDP stagnation, RBC predicts September weakness, Bank of Canada projects 1.5% Q3 growth and cuts interest rates.

Statistics Canada will soon release its August GDP report, indicating no growth for that month. The Royal Bank of Canada predicts ongoing weakness in September, which may hinder third-quarter growth. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada projects an annualized growth rate of 1.5% for the quarter and recently cut interest rates by 0.5% to combat declining inflation, aiming to stimulate economic recovery.

October 31, 2024
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