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Economic Commentary
B.C. WEEKLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING
ONTARIO WEEKLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING
INTEREST RATE FORECASTS
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Publications
Understand important economic changes on the horizon — from weekly briefings to issues-based papers, each report is concise yet covers a lot of ground. Central 1 economic reports are always worth the read.
Weekly Economic Briefing
Economic news affects your business. Weekly briefings examine everything from export volumes, consumer spending, and unemployment to new home starts, permit volumes, and vehicles sales. It’s a fast-moving economic report that changes week to week.
Economic Commentary
Keep abreast of significant changes and shifts in the economy. Our economists provide insight into current economic events and developments from international and domestic sources with implications for Canada’s economy as well as provincial and local ones.
Interest Rate Forecasts
A monthly report on the latest global and national drivers affecting Canada’s economy, with our forecasts for benchmark interest rates, GICs and posted mortgage rates.
Economic Outlook
Get a tri-annual economic forecast for BC and Ontario, including in-depth insight into labour markets, industries, population and other key indicators.
Economic Analysis
Looking for a longer-term forecast that carefully scans the global economic landscape? See how factors like global tensions, trade issues, oil and gas prices affect the economies of Ontario and B.C. Tables show changes in GDP, employment, GDE, retail sales and more. Ontario and B.C. housing markets are examined with a focus on Toronto and Vancouver.
Economics Centre
Delivered by industry-respected experts, Central 1’s Economics Centre provides exclusive economic market intelligence that our clients need to stay informed and support their operations and strategic planning.
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Meet our Chief Economist
Bryan Yu joined Central 1 in 2010 and is now Chief Economist, leading a team focused on macroeconomic and regional analysis for Central 1 and clients across the financial sector. He authors key economic and housing outlooks, provides frequent media commentary and speaks regularly at industry events. Within Central 1, Bryan contributes to risk and treasury committees and leads Central 1’s IFRS9 National Platform business. Prior to Central 1, he held economist roles with the BC Real Estate Association, CMHC, and in academic research. Bryan holds an MA in Economics from Simon Fraser University and a BA from the University of Manitoba.
Dec 15, 2025
Housing market trends slow November