Economic Insights

Analysis, insight and forecasting. Good data and great economists who have their eye on your future.

Here you’ll find reports to help you 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.

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Weekly Economic Briefings

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.

Recent Reports

14 Feb 2025
Weekly Economic Briefings
B.C. Economic Briefing for February 14: Vancouver Housing Market, Building Permits, Manufacturing
14 Feb 2025
Weekly Economic Briefings
Ontario Economic Briefing for February 14: Toronto Housing Market, Building Permits, Manufacturing
07 Feb 2025
Weekly Economic Briefings
B.C. Economic Briefing for February 7: Labour, International Trade
07 Feb 2025
Weekly Economic Briefings
Ontario Economic Briefing for February 7: Labour, International Trade

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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.

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.

Recent Reports

10 Feb 2025
Economic Commentary
Tariffs back on the table? Steel and Aluminum in sight
07 Feb 2025
Economic Commentary
January sees warmth in the labour market despite potential tariff chill
06 Feb 2025
Economic Commentary
New homes complete, but buyers missing in action
03 Feb 2025
Economic Commentary
Trade war games: U.S. tariffs, Canada responds

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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.

Recent Reports

31 Jan 2025
Interest Rate Forecasts
Interest Rate Forecast

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