Interest Rate Announcement: Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25 Per Cent
The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 2.25 per cent, the Bank Rate at 2.50 per cent, and…
Walter Bolduc
Economist, Economic Forecasting
About
Walter Bolduc is an Economist for Signal49 Research working in Economic Forecasting within the Economic Innovation team. In this role, Walter helps conduct research and analysis used for the production of diverse economic products and services, as well as provide insights into national economic news.
Before joining the Signal49 Research, Walter recently completed his Master of Arts in Economics at Queen’s University. During his M.A. he conducted research on Canadian Central Bank auctions. Prior to this, Walter worked federally at the Liberal Research Bureau as a Special Assistant for Research.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Economics, Queen’s University
- Master of Arts in Economics, Queen’s University
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