Tag: Business Outlook Survey

Canada

Canadian Business GDP Outlook Plunges, But Reality Is Typically Better: BMO

April 8, 2025

Canadian business uncertainty is riding high but reality may not be as bad as expected. The Bank of Canada (BoC) released the results of its quarterly Business Outlooks Survey (BOS) for Q1 2025, revealing a sharp decline in the country’s future GDP growth. A report from BMO warns this erosion in expectations is very real, […]

Canada

Most Canadian Businesses Think The BoC Lost Control, BMO Sees Wage-Price Spiral

January 18, 2022

Canada’s central bank is quickly losing credibility, according to its survey. The Bank of Canada (BoC) Business Outlook Survey (BOS) for Q4 2021 shows businesses expect high inflation for years. Elevated expectations show they don’t see the BoC in control of its inflation mandate. As a result, most businesses are preparing to raise wages higher […]