Tuesday, May 25, 2010

BOC expected to raise rates June 1st


Higher than expected inflation, strong retail sales and the fact that Canada is leading the economic recovery are just some of the reasons we may see a rate hike when the Bank of Canada meets June 1st. Domestically speaking all signs point to a rate increase of probably .25%. The record low interest rate is of .25% is too low considering our economic position the past few months, and was kept there this past year as an emergency action to stimulate consumer spending.

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