Markets are on high alert this week as both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada prepare to make pivotal interest rate decisions—moves that could signal direction for investors on both sides of the border.
In Canada, economic softness is mounting. With the labour market ledger recently reporting a loss of 66,000 jobs, pushing the unemployment rate to 7.1%, and GDP contracting 1.6%, a 25-basis point cut by the BoC on September 17 is now the consensus among nearly 80% of economists (Source: Reuters poll, Sep 10, 2025). Many expect another easing to follow before year-end.
In the U.S., the Fed faces similar dynamics. Weakening job market indicators have substantially raised expectations for a 25 bp cut at the Fed’s September 16–17 meeting, with markets already pricing in continued easing.
A rate cut from both central banks could further lift equities, soften government borrowing costs, and reinforce momentum in rate-sensitive sectors like housing and consumer durables. If either central bank holds steady, markets may face short-term volatility—not panic—but investors could interpret caution as signal for a slower-than-expected path of rate relief.
Stay tuned this week, because whether they cut or hold, both central banks’ decisions will set the tone for global markets heading into the fall.
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Have an amazing week everyone!
