Royce Mendes
Managing Director and Head of Macro Strategy at Desjardins.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 17min
Weekend listen: How to make sense of strong economic signals when all the pundits say the sky is falling?
In this engaging discussion, Royce Mendes, Managing Director and Head of Macro Strategy at Desjardins, shares insights on navigating the turbulent Canadian economy. He elaborates on the unexpected resilience against tariffs and the surprising stability of interest rates. Mendes discusses the dual nature of job growth and challenges in the labor market, emphasizing implications for younger Canadians facing unemployment. He also explores the delicate balancing act of the Bank of Canada amidst fluctuating inflation and an evolving post-COVID landscape.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 13min
What's going to happen with interest rates next week?
Royce Mendes, Managing Director and Head of MacroStrategy at Desjardins Capital Markets, shares his insights on interest rates amid economic uncertainty. He discusses the potential for the Bank of Canada to adjust rates and how rising rates affect households. The conversation dives into the interplay between tariffs, inflation, and monetary policy, emphasizing the necessity of fiscal stimulus. Mendes also highlights the challenges of maintaining economic stability as central banks navigate the impacts of global events.
