10/26/2023
🏡 Mortgage Update: Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady 🏦
The Bank of Canada has just announced its second consecutive rate hold. 📈 While the overnight target rate remains at 5.00%, the prime rate for variable-rate mortgages will stay at 7.20%.
The Bank expressed concern about inflationary risks and price pressures, emphasizing that they are ready to raise rates further if needed. 📉 Economists expect the Bank to maintain its cautious stance into 2024.
Notably, the Government of Canada 10-year bond yield is at its highest level since 2007. 📊
In today's Monetary Policy Report, the Bank adjusted its GDP growth and inflation forecasts. 📈📉
GDP Growth Forecast:
- 1.2% in 2023
- 0.9% in 2024
- 2.5% in 2025
Inflation Forecast:
- 3.9% in 2023
- 3.0% in 2024
- 2.2% in 2025
Despite the rate hold, more households will face higher interest rates and monthly payments as their mortgages come up for renewal. 🏠💰
The Bank of Canada's next rate decision is set for December 6, 2023. Stay tuned for updates! 🗓️
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%.