Rate Pause Perhaps, But Not A Cut Anytime Soon In Canada!

January 25, 2024 00:14:25
Rate Pause Perhaps, But Not A Cut Anytime Soon In Canada!
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Rate Pause Perhaps, But Not A Cut Anytime Soon In Canada!

Jan 25 2024 | 00:14:25

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Show Notes

Sometimes, we see clearer looking in on another economy, and the dynamics in Canada are mirroring Australia, and New Zealand, so when the Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discussed the latest Monetary Policy and decision, it was relevant more broadly. They held target for the overnight rate at 5% and warned that while rates might have to go higher if inflation reaccelerated, their base case was a pause, for some time, waiting the for effects of higher rates to pull inflation into target – a target not expected to be met for some long time. The Bank is also […]

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