The MARKet Update: Bank of Canada October Rate Decision Predictions
ATB’s Mark Johnson and Mark Parsons discuss the data behind the upcoming BoC announcement.
With the October 2026 Bank of Canada rate decision later this week, businesses and investors are looking for clarity in a complex economic environment.
In this MARKet Update, ATB’s Head of Rates, Mark Johnson, invited Mark Parsons, ATB’s Chief Economist, for a discussion on their predictions for the next BoC interest rate announcement and how they evaluate the possibility of a hike. Hearing their behind-the-scenes thinking provides invaluable context for not just what they think the BoC might do, but why they may do it and how it could ultimately impact the broader business landscape. They provide a look at supporting data and real-time indicators driving their thesis. Understanding the foundational thinking of these market experts is essential for any business leader trying to navigate borrowing costs, capital allocation, and economic forecasting in today's market.
Watch the video below to hear their insights.
The MARKet Update: What’s Next for the BoC?
Mark Johnson, ATB’s Head of Rates, invites Mark Parsons, Chief Economist at ATB, to predict the next Bank of Canada interest rate decision.