{"id":350742,"date":"2023-08-29T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/?p=350742"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:38:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:38:09","slug":"opting-for-rate-increases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/en\/opting-for-rate-increases\/","title":{"rendered":"Opting for Rate Increases Which Slightly Exceed Expectations May Be a Prudent Approach."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bank of Canada recently implemented rate hikes in July, and the institution is hinting at further increases in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As observed in numerous media reports, a 25-basis-point uptick is on the horizon for September, potentially nudging the overnight rate to 5.25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision arises from a strong and unforeseen statement, which has set the scene for forthcoming adjustments. The target of achieving a 2% inflation rate by mid-2025 implies an extended timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This underscores the potential for additional rate hikes in September, which could influence rate reduction plans. The Bank&#8217;s method involves thorough evaluation of economic indicators, focusing on the positives over the negatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This strategy acknowledges both economic resilience and potential deceleration, particularly in the housing market due to increased rates. The inclination leans towards a deliberate &#8220;overshoot&#8221; rather than an &#8220;undershoot.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing an overshoot can be achieved through timely rate reductions, whereas addressing an undershoot, especially concerning inflation control, is a complex task. This underscores the Bank&#8217;s delicate balancing act in economic navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From our vantage point, an approach involving a final push to elevate interest rates, and subsequently faster restoration to lower rates (around 4-5%), could prove more beneficial, compared to maintaining rates at a relatively elevated level, and prolonging their duration. Considering impending mortgage reviews, having a lower rate when the time comes to renew would be of great benefit to property owners, and most particularly to the segment of the population that would have a hard time adapting to high rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the market appears to be adaptable to higher rates in the short term while sustaining a reasonably stable level of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/marc-andre-martel-staging.jurassicodes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MAM23-Target-Rates-EN-48x48.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bank of Canada recently implemented rate hikes in July, and the institution is hinting at further increases in 2023.\u00a0 As observed in numerous media reports, a 25-basis-point uptick is on the horizon for September, potentially nudging the overnight rate to 5.25%. 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