July 15, 2024
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July 15, 2024
Consumers’ perceptions of inflation are unchanged from a quarter ago, but their expectations for near-term inflation declined significantly. While both measures have improved substantially in recent quarters, they remain higher than they were before the COVID‑19 pandemic. Most consumers continue to think that domestic factors are contributing to high inflation. Sentiment remains subdued and unchanged from last quarter, as high inflation and elevated interest rates continue to constrain people’s budgets. Perceived financial stress remains high, most consumers continue to report spending cuts, and pessimism about future economic conditions persists. Canadians’ perceptions of the labour market have weakened this quarter, especially among private sector employees. Yet overall wage growth expectations reached a new survey high, driven by public sector employees.
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Second Quarter of 2024
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Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
June 24, 2024
Making the labour market work for everyone
Governor Tiff Macklem talks about how the labour market has adjusted to higher interest rates and slower economic growth. He also discusses how a strong, inclusive labour market is key to growth in the long run.
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Monetary policy,
Productivity
June 19, 2024
This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on June 5, 2024.
Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of June 5, 2024
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Summary of deliberations
June 13, 2024
Reviewing our pandemic actions
Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki talks about the importance of central bank transparency and accountability. She looks at the exceptional monetary policy measures the Bank of Canada used during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyzes their effectiveness.
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Central bank research,
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
Credibility,
Economic models,
Financial stability,
Inflation and prices,
Inflation targets,
Interest rates,
Monetary policy,
Monetary policy and uncertainty,
Monetary policy communications,
Recent economic and financial developments