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HopeWell Bank of Canada forecast showing probabilities of a hold, rate increase or rate cut
Market InsightsUpdated July 12, 2026

Bank of Canada Rate Forecast 2026: Cut, Hold or Hike?

HopeWell's probability-based analysis of inflation, bonds, CORRA futures, immigration, stagnant GDP, housing, mortgage renewals, productivity and Canada-US trade risks.

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