The benchmark interest rate in Canada was last recorded at 2.75 percent. This dataset provides - Canada Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Canada's inflation rate experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2025. Inflation peaked at *** percent in June 2022 before steadily declining to *** percent by December 2024. In early 2025, inflation began to increase again, rising to *** percent in February, and dropping to *** percent in March. In response to rising inflation between 2020 and 2022, the Bank of Canada implemented aggressive interest rate hikes. The bank rate reached a maximum of **** percent in July 2023 and remained stable until June 2024. As inflationary pressures eased in the second half of 2024, the central bank reduced interest rates to *** percent in December 2024. In 2025, the bank rate witnessed two cuts, standing at ***** percent in May 2025. This pattern reflected broader global economic trends, with most advanced and emerging economies experiencing similar inflationary challenges and monetary policy adjustments. Global context of inflation and interest rates The Canadian experience aligns with the broader international trend of central banks raising policy rates to combat inflation. Between 2021 and 2023, nearly all advanced and emerging economies increased their central bank rates. However, a shift occurred in the latter half of 2024, with many countries, including Canada, beginning to lower rates. This change suggests a new phase in the global economic cycle and monetary policy approach. Notably, among surveyed countries, Russia maintained the highest interest rate in early 2025, while Japan had the lowest rate. Comparison with the United States The United States experienced a similar trajectory in inflation and interest rates. U.S. inflation peaked at *** percent in June 2022, slightly higher than Canada's peak. The Federal Reserve responded with a series of rate hikes, reaching **** percent in August 2023. This rate remained unchanged until September 2024, when the first cut since September 2021 was implemented. In contrast, Canada's bank rate peaked at **** percent and began decreasing earlier, with cuts in June and July 2024. These differences highlight the nuanced approaches of central banks in managing their respective economies amid global inflationary pressures.

This table contains 38 series, with data starting from 1957 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada), Rates (38 items: Bank rate; Chartered bank administered interest rates - prime business; Chartered bank - consumer loan rate; Forward premium or discount (-), United States dollars in Canada: 1 month; ...).

Bank Lending Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 4.95 percent in July. This dataset provides - Canada Prime Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Canada Long Term Interest Rate

• Canada Government Benchmark Bonds Yield: Month End: 10 Years was reported at 2.90 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 3.07 % pa in the previous month.
• Canada Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1993 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.28 % pa in Jun 1994 and a record low of 0.46 % pa in Jul 2020.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Bank of Canada.

• In the latest reports, Canada Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Yield: 3 Months was reported at 2.82 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Overnight Target Rate) was set at 3.00 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Canada Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.33 (USD/CAD) in Jun 2023.

This table contains 39 series, with data for starting from 1991 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada); Financial market statistics (39 items: Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 1-month (composite rates); Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 2-month (composite rates); Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 3-month (composite rates);Government of Canada Treasury Bills, 6-month (composite rates); ...).

Rates have been trending downward in Canada for the last five years. The ebbs and flows are caused by changes in Canada’s bond yields (driven by Canadians economic developments and international rate movements, particularly U.S. rate fluctuations) and the overnight rate (which is set by the Bank of Canada). As of August 2022, there has been a 225 bps increase in the prime rate, since beginning of year 2022, from 2.45% to 4.70% as of Aug 24th 2022. The following are the historical conventional mortgage rates offered by the 6 major chartered banks in Canada in the past 20 years.

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The high interest rate environment experienced over the five years to 2025, along with overall economic growth, has benefitted the Commercial Banking industry in Canada. Banks have done an exceptional job diversifying revenue streams, due to higher interest rates and increasing regulations. The industry primarily generates revenue through interest income sources, such as business loans and mortgages, but it also generates income through noninterest sources, which include fees on a variety of services and commissions. Industry revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 13.9% to $490.4 billion over the past five years, with an expected decrease of 0.3% in 2025 alone. In addition, profit, measured as earnings before interest and taxes, is anticipated to climb throughout 2025 due to the decreased provisions for credit losses (PCL). Industry revenue generated by interest income sources depends on demand for loans by consumers and the interest banks can charge on that capital it lends out. Therefore, high interest rates have enabled banks to increasingly charge for loans. However, the recent rate cuts in the latter part of the period have limited the price banks can charge for loans, hindering the interest income from these loans, although, with lower rates, commercial banks are anticipated to encounter growing loan volumes. Also, technological innovations have disrupted traditional banking features. The growing trends of online and mobile banking have increased customer engagement and loyalty, which has further aided the industry's expansion. Over the five years to 2030, projected interest rate declines and improvements in corporate profit are still anticipated to boost interest income from lending products. However, the remarkable debt levels of Canadian households make it increasingly likely that a period of deleveraging will begin over the next five years. Quicker growth rates in household debt and consumer spending are expected to increase interest income. In addition, improving macroeconomic conditions, such as unemployment and private investment, are expected to further boost revenue. Nonetheless, industry revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.7% to $532.5 billion over the five years to 2030.

Dataset - Bank of Canada in the news

In 2025, mortgage interest rates in Canada decreased. The five-year insured fixed mortgage interest rate as of May 2025 stood at **** percent, making it the most affordable mortgage type. Meanwhile, the insured mortgage rate fixed for under one year was the highest, at **** percent.

Evolution, trends - Bank of Canada in the news

Sections distribution - Bank of Canada in the news

The health of the construction sector varies significantly based on factors such as macroeconomic conditions, interest rates, foreign demand and public investment, making construction machinery producers susceptible to considerable revenue volatility. During the early stages of the 2020 pandemic, demand for new equipment slowed sharply, primarily due to weaker nonresidential construction activity. The Bank of Canada responded by cutting interest rates to stimulate the economy, leading to a revenue boom in 2021. Although rates began to rise in 2022, the recovering construction sector sustained revenue and profit gains, although at a slower pace. As macroeconomic conditions improved, interest rates started to fall in 2024. Although lower rates typically support construction activity, an extended period of high rates limited revenue growth, resulting in relatively small changes in revenue in 2024 and 2025. Construction machinery producers have benefited from public sector infrastructure initiatives. Government investment in projects such as roads, bridges and energy and manufacturing facilities supports demand for construction companies, which rely heavily on machinery. Higher commodity prices have boosted machinery demand from the mining, agriculture and forestry sectors, driving machinery sales. Overall, these factors are set to cause revenue to strengthen at a CAGR of 8.3% to $3.9 billion by the end of 2025, including a 0.5% gain in that year. Canadian producers continue to face significant competition from the international market. The Canadian dollar’s recent depreciation has boosted the value of exports, supporting revenue gains. Despite this, imported equipment satisfies more than 80.0% of domestic demand, while exports generate over half of producers’ revenue, making the sector highly sensitive to global macroeconomics and construction trends. Strong import competition also limits manufacturers’ ability to pass on fluctuating input costs, as offering competitive pricing remains key. Despite these trends, a strong domestic market has reduced import penetration and made exports a smaller share of revenue. Demand for new construction equipment is expected to continue growing, though at a slower pace. Public investment in infrastructure will be a key driver for manufacturers as large-scale projects require significant machinery. Producers will also benefit from ongoing construction activity in the US market, driven by demand from the residential sector and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. While declining input prices will help producers remain competitive, significant price-based competition from foreign manufacturers, primarily from the United States, Japan and China, will limit profit gains. Producers will face some uncertainty over the coming years surrounding trade conditions. Revenue is set to grow at a CAGR of 1.1% to $4.2 billion through the end of 2030.

Inflation Rate in Canada increased to 1.90 percent in June from 1.70 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Canada decreased to 6.90 percent in June from 7 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sources distribution - Bank of Canada in the news

Domestic demand for general-purpose machinery has increased overall during the current period, driven by a combination of economic and logistics factors. While manufacturers faced a sales decline in the first half of 2024, a rebound is anticipated in the second half as the Bank of Canada continues to lower interest rates, encouraging more capital investments. Despite these positive trends, input prices for key raw materials such as steel, aluminum and plastics remain elevated, affecting production costs and machinery prices, though a return to historical price levels is expected to benefit profit in 2024. Overall, the industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% to reach $5.4 billion by 2024, including a projected 0.6% growth in 2024 alone. Exports, accounting for nearly 70% of industry revenue, have been a significant growth driver, with the United States being a major export destination. US fiscal and monetary policies, aimed at mitigating the pandemic's economic effects, impacted the market in 2020 but have since fueled demand through infrastructure projects like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This act led to increased demand for construction-focused equipment from the US. The ongoing interplay of domestic recovery, input cost stabilization and foreign demand growth is shaping ongoing industry developments. The industry is poised for stable growth, projected at a 2.2% CAGR to reach $6.0 billion by 2029, supported by robust economic strategies and policies. The Canadian government's increased focus on population growth via immigration and the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts from June 2024 will stimulate housing, transportation and consumer goods demand by making borrowing more affordable and encouraging investment. Additionally, strong US trade demand, buoyed by the USMCA and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, will bolster machinery exports.

Key information about Canada Money Supply M2

• Canada Money Supply M2 was reported at 1,832.025 USD bn in Dec 2024
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,873.347 USD bn for Nov 2024
• Canada Money Supply M2 data is updated monthly, averaging 322.770 USD bn from Jan 1968 to Dec 2024, with 684 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,915.151 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 23.469 USD bn in Jan 1968
• Canada Money Supply M2 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Money Supply M2: USD: Monthly: Seasonally Adjusted

Canada's Industrial Equipment Rental and Leasing industry has overcome economic volatility through the end of 2024 as the variety of products rented or leased limits economic fluctuations from affecting demand from any one market. Healthcare facilities regularly rent and replace medical devices that are too costly to purchase and become obsolete quickly. Manufacturing and construction customers have adopted similar strategies to mitigate capital costs and access up-to-date equipment. Although COVID-19 substantially hindered some of the largest markets for industrial equipment rentals (manufacturing), historically low interest rates drove growth in residential construction while demand for equipment from overwhelmed hospitals soared. Despite 2020 declines, industry revenue has increased at a CAGR of 1.8% over the past five years, reaching $5.7 billion in 2024. Revenue will swell an estimated 1.3% in 2024 alone as the popularity of equipment rental conquers inflationary pressures. Renting rather than purchasing equipment offers flexibility for many businesses, enabling customers to quickly adjust inputs, costs and output, which is especially desirable when demand conditions are volatile. This has supported the expansion of rental companies through economic downturns. The Bank of Canada began cutting interest rates in June 2024 and several rate cuts since June have stimulated greater construction activity, bolstering demand from a vital market for industrial equipment rental and leasing. Profit has inched downward through the end of 2024 amid volatile demand from downstream markets and heightened competition. Through the end of 2029, contractors will benefit from accelerating nonresidential construction activity and consistent demand from the industrial and healthcare sectors. Renting and leasing industrial equipment will continue gaining popularity across industries. Technological advancements in equipment, which will drive rental demand, will also prompt rental companies to invest in updated fleets. Environmental consciousness will spur sustainable practices and the adoption of eco-friendly equipment among rental companies. As demand normalizes over the next five years, revenue will expand at a CAGR of 1.3% to reach $6.0 billion in 2029.