BOC MINUTES: MEMBERS SAW RISK CONSUMERS COULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY WEAKER THAN EXPECTED IN 2025 AND 2026

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According to the Bank of Canada's (BoC) minutes from a recent meeting that was released Wednesday, the governing council saw the risk that consumer spending could be significantly weaker than expected in 2025 and 2026. 

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Spending in 2025 and 2026 could be hit by the number of households likely to be renewing their mortgages at higher rates.

Spending per person is expected to recover as rates decline but many households will still face significant debt-servicing costs.

Agreed to communicate that they would be weighing two-way inflation forecasts.

Saw less of a chance that pent-up demand would lead to a sudden rise in house prices as rates were cut.

Governing Council increasingly confident "ingredients for price stability are in place."

Downside risks to inflation now as prominent as upside risks.

Economy in excess supply, slack emerging in labor market.

GDP growth subdued, consumption weak on a per-capita basis.

Core and headline inflation within 1-3% range for several months


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