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.

Our full suite of reports is now available to our credit union clients via our new Economics Centre, as well added tools and resources to support decision making.
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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

22 Mar 2024
Weekly Economic Briefings
B.C. Economic Briefing for March 22: CPI, MLS®, Retail Sales, International Travel
22 Mar 2024
Weekly Economic Briefings
Ontario Economic Briefing for March 22: CPI, MLS®, Retail Sales, International Travel
15 Mar 2024
Weekly Economic Briefings
B.C. Economic Briefing for March 15: Housing Starts, Manufacturing Sales
15 Mar 2024
Weekly Economic Briefings
Ontario Economic Briefing for March 15: Housing Starts, Manufacturing Sales

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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

19 Mar 2024
Economic Commentary
Inflation beats a surprise retreat in February, rate cuts in sight
18 Mar 2024
Economic Commentary
No great leap in February as home sales slide
14 Mar 2024
Economic Commentary
Business Insolvencies: January spike a trend or anomaly?
08 Mar 2024
Economic Commentary
Hiring growth overwhelmed by swelling population

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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

07 Mar 2024
Interest Rate Forecasts
Interest Rate Forecast – March 7, 2024
02 Feb 2024
Interest Rate Forecasts
Interest Rate Forecasts
31 Oct 2023
Interest Rate Forecasts
Interest Rate Forecasts

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