Economy

What is the Bank of Canada interest rate?

Here's how the bank's actions can affect your everyday spending.

By James Battiston

Prime rate in Canada

Banks use the prime rate to set interest for different types of loans.

By Rudro Chakrabarti

What is a recession?

Whenever you turn on the news, there seems to be talk about a recession. Are we in one? Is one coming? How long will it last?

By James Battiston

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