Shownotes
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed global oil prices higher, raising questions about the impact to Canada’s oil-exporting economy.
This shock differs fundamentally from the past including 2015’s oil price collapse, which drove structural changes in Canada’s energy sector over the past decade. The result: A surprisingly neutral net effect from today’s high oil prices on real economic growth.
In this episode of the 10-Minute Take, join RBC Economics’ Claire Fan and Carrie Freestone as they discuss:
- Why domestic energy investment isn’t likely to surge despite higher oil prices.
- How the price shock can benefit some sectors but hurt others, creating a fractured impact.
- What to expect for Bank of Canada rate decisions as inflation pressures evolve.