Derek Holt
Derek Holt is the head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank, where he analyzes the impact of U.S. economic policies, particularly under President Trump, on Canada's competitive position. He has raised concerns about how Canada could fall further behind if corporate tax rates in the U.S. are reduced.
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Derek Holt, head of capital markets economics at Bank of Nova Scotia, said the deal will offer immediate, modest and concentrated economic benefits to Canada.
Carney’s tariff deal with China could risk auto-sector competitiveness, industry leaders say
Canada· 2026-01-17
Derek Holt, head of capital market economics at Bank of Nova Scotia, expressed optimism about improvement in GDP-per-capita and productivity growth.
Economy was on stronger footing heading into trade war, Statscan revisions showCanada· 2025-12-04
Derek Holt is the vice president and head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank who commented on Milei's economic strategies.
Após injeção de US$ 1 bilhão, Milei detecta 'pânico' enquanto argentinos descartam peso
Brazil· 2025-09-20
Derek Holt, vice-president at Scotiabank Economics, provides insights on the Canadian economy's performance relative to GDP readings.
How Friday’s surprisingly weak GDP report has shifted market and economist views for future BoC rate cutsCanada· 2025-08-31
Derek Holt is the head of capital market economics at Bank of Nova Scotia.
Bank of Canada, Fed expected to remain on hold as Trump’s tariffs, attacks on Powell muddy monetary policyCanada· 2025-07-27
Derek Holt is the vice president of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank.
‘The door is now firmly slammed shut on a July BoC rate cut’: Markets and economists react to today’s inflation dataCanada· 2025-07-15
Derek Holt, an economist at the Bank of Nova Scotia, suggested that the trade court ruling offers reasons for optimism for Canada’s economy.
Canadian bank earnings, Nutrien West Coast port, U.S. courts take on tariffs: Business and investing stories for the week of June 1Canada· 2025-06-01
Derek Holt, an economist at Bank of Nova Scotia, noted that the ruling could sharply reduce the risk of recession in the U.S. and Canada.
For Canadian economy, U.S. court ruling on tariffs brings hope, but also uncertaintyCanada· 2025-05-30
Scotiabank Economic vice-president Derek Holt warned the cost for Mr. Trump’s missile defence shield could be much higher.
Carney defends Golden Dome talks with U.S., says missile threats are seriousCanada· 2025-05-22
Derek Holt is a Scotiabank economist who expressed his discontent with the government's lack of a federal budget.
Liberal government promises ‘substantive’ fall update as critics call for full budgetCanada· 2025-05-15
Derek Holt, head of capital markets economics at Bank of Nova Scotia, commented on the U.S. jobs numbers.
Canada sheds 33,000 jobs in March as trade war rattles labour marketCanada· 2025-04-04
Derek Holt is the vice-president of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank who commented on the seasonal adjustment factors affecting job data.
How today’s surprisingly weak jobs report has shifted market bets and economist views for future BoC rate cutsCanada· 2025-04-04
Derek Holt is the vice-president of Scotiabank Economics who expressed skepticism about the jobs report's significance.
How Friday’s weak Canadian jobs report has shifted market bets and economist views for BoC rate cutsCanada· 2025-03-08
Derek Holt, the head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank, discussed Canada’s competitive position with the U.S.
Trump’s pursuit of a ‘golden age’ jolts Canada to confront its growth problemCanada· 2025-02-08
