Inflation came in hot (again) at 6.8%—a new 31yr high that assures at least a 50 bps BoC hike on June 1.
Some econs think this month's CPI could touch 7%, highest since 1983.
If that's finally enough to push Canada's 5yr yield over 3%, next stop for 5yr fixed rates may be 5%.
BREAKING: @bankofcanada boosts its key lending rate by 50 bps. Prime rate headed to 3.20%
The market has projected this move for weeks but it's still a hit to consumers, translating into almost $500 more interest per year, per $100k of HELOC or variable-rate mortgage borrowing.
Canadian CPI Inflation Rises to 5.7%. Broad-based price gains assure the Bank of Canada will hike interest rates again in April and beyond. - https://t.co/Bqf3ik2KUI
Bank of Canada Hikes Policy Rate by 25 bps, and Sustains Current Bond Holdings. Signals more rate hikes coming and highlights the uncertainties surrounding the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. - https://t.co/gQvims9e69
JUST IN: The @bankofcanada raised its key lending rate 0.25%-points—as the market anticipated. It's the first of 125+ bps of rate hikes this year, according to market expectations.
Canada's benchmark prime rate should jump from 2.45% to 2.70% in short order.
More to follow...
@SteveSaretsky@RobMcLister@bankofcanada The BoC has been incredibly transparent during this pandemic. The question is how much will this increase be on the 2nd...25 or 50bps?
It's "possible that for a time we will have to raise the interest rate above the neutral rate to bring inflation back to target. On the other hand, if there is a new headwind emerging in the Canadian economy, maybe we don’t get all the way back to the neutral rate.”—BoC's Macklem
"Canadian Inflation Rose Again in January to 5.1% y/y, Pressuring The Bank of Canada to Hike Rates in March" from @DLCCanadaInc Chief Economist @DrSherryCooper: https://t.co/0Z7yQAEC9f