📈 Bank of Canada Hits Pause, Eyes Global Headwinds
This week’s signals are all about policy and potential.
Holding Ground, Eyeing Growth
This week’s signals are all about policy and potential. The Bank of Canada stayed the course on interest rates, holding steady at 2.75% as businesses and consumers showed more strength than expected. In Ottawa, a new bill to break down interprovincial trade barriers is aiming to unlock cross-country investment and fast-track major projects. With policy makers focused on clarity and competitiveness, investors are watching how these moves could shape Canada’s next growth phase.
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Bank of Canada Hits Pause, Eyes Global Headwinds
The Bank of Canada is holding steady on interest rates, keeping its key rate at 2.75% in response to what Governor Tiff Macklem called “unusual uncertainty.” While headlines have been dominated by U.S. tariff actions and their ripple effects, Canada’s economy is showing surprising signs of resilience. Consumer confidence may be softening, but stronger-than-expected spending and business investment are helping to keep growth afloat.
Why it matters: Investors hoping for rate cuts will have to wait. The Bank's cautious tone suggests it’s more focused on navigating external risks than making any sudden shifts. For now, it’s a wait-and-watch environment—one where staying nimble may be the smartest move.
Giyani Metals (TSX.V: EMM) is advancing a vertically integrated manganese project to supply battery-grade material outside of China.
Prime Mining (TSX.V: PRYM, OTCQX: PRMNF) is advancing its Los Reyes project in Mexico with a growing high-grade resource and a Preliminary Economic Assessment on the way.
With gold prices climbing in 2025, Denarius Metals (CBOE CA: DMET, OTCQX: DNRSF) is working to bring a new Colombian gold project online.
Carney Government Pushes to Break Down Trade Walls
The federal government is making a major move to streamline Canada's internal economy. A newly tabled bill aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers and accelerate the approval of nationally significant infrastructure projects. Finance Minister Mark Carney emphasized that this legislation is about "unlocking Canada's full economic potential" by cutting red tape and boosting domestic investment.
Why it matters: Interprovincial trade frictions cost the Canadian economy billions every year. By simplifying regulations and fast-tracking major projects, this bill could open the door to stronger national supply chains and improved productivity—just in time to counteract global uncertainty.
📢 This Week's Selected Company News:
Strathcona Launches Formal Bid for MEG Energy
Strathcona Resources has officially moved forward with its proposed acquisition of oilsands competitor MEG Energy, kicking off a formal takeover process aimed at consolidating assets and strengthening its foothold in the Canadian energy sector. The all-cash offer signals continued confidence in long-term oilsands value, even as the sector faces increasing environmental scrutiny and shifting global demand dynamics.
HIVE Digital Technologies Surpasses 10 EH/s in May
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. has announced a major performance milestone, achieving over 10 exahash per second (EH/s) in May 2025—a 58% increase in peak hashrate from the previous month. The company credits its strategic infrastructure expansion and next-gen ASIC integration for the rapid growth, keeping it on track to meet its ambitious goal of 25 EH/s by year-end. As the crypto mining space intensifies, HIVE continues to position itself as a top-tier player in sustainable, high-performance digital asset operations.
Spotlight on Sustainability: CCIC 2025 Returns
Investors focused on the future won’t want to miss this. The 2025 Canadian Climate Investor Conference (CCIC), hosted by the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, is back on June 11 in Toronto. The one-day event will spotlight breakthrough companies, clean tech solutions, and capital market insights shaping the green economy.
With panels, networking, and a curated lunch at the historic Arcadian Court, this is a key opportunity to connect with leaders driving climate innovation across Canada.
Register now to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
