October 23, 2024
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October 11, 2024
On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Bank of Canada will release the third quarter issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations.
The Bank of Canada releases the third quarter issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
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October 11, 2024
Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse show that inflationary pressures continue to ease. Firms feel appropriately equipped to meet current and anticipated soft demand. Their investment and hiring plans are therefore modest. Expectations for growth in wages, input costs and selling prices have continued to normalize as inflation has come down.
Business Outlook Survey—Third Quarter of 2024
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October 11, 2024
Consumers’ perceptions of current inflation and their expectations for inflation over the next year have declined this quarter, although they remain higher than they were before the COVID‑19 pandemic. Perceptions of financial stress have improved. And, given recent interest rate cuts and lower inflation, fewer consumers reported reducing their spending. However, consumers expect interest rates to remain elevated, which is affecting their spending decisions. Perceptions of the labour market have weakened further, with young consumers reporting a more pronounced deterioration than others. Still, overall, job prospects are close to survey averages.
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Third Quarter of 2024
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Upcoming events
October 23, 2024
Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report
October 28, 2024
Fireside Chat: Tiff Macklem, Governor
November 4, 2024
Release: Market Participants Survey
November 5, 2024
Publication: Summary of Deliberations
November 6, 2024
Speech: Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor
Selected media activities
June 13, 2024
CBC Radio
Sharon Kozicki, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Interview with CBC’s radio show All in a Day
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June 5, 2024
CBC News
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada
Interview with CBC News
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Speeches and appearances
September 24, 2024
Economic growth during uncertain times
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses global uncertainty, and the Bank of Canada’s role in mitigating and managing risks to our economy.
Webcasts
October 23, 2024
Press Conference: Monetary Policy Report – October 2024
Release of the Monetary Policy Report – Press conference by Governor Tiff Macklem and Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor (10:30 (ET) approx.).
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