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#bank-of-canada

The Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate for the third time in response to easing inflation and weak economic growth.

Bank of Canada cut its key rate amidst economic uncertainties, highlighting the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports and growth.

The Bank of Canada has reduced its key interest rate for the first time since March 2020.

The Bank of Canada has trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent in response to improving indicators for underlying inflation.

The Bank of Canada has reduced its key interest rate to 4.25%, signaling a response to easing inflationary pressures.

The Bank of Canada is preparing for future uncertainties by learning from the pandemic and evaluating its past monetary policies.

Business and consumer sentiment improved despite higher interest rates.

Expectations of interest rate cuts are driving optimism for sales and economic outlook.

Reflecting on the recent drop in inflation to 2%, Tiff Macklem underscores the need for the Bank of Canada to maintain this control.

The Bank of Canada governor recognizes the need to rebuild trust with Canadian households after interest rate hikes and messaging missteps.

Declining interest rates are boosting confidence among homebuyers, making larger homes more financially feasible.

Interest rates in Canada are decreasing as the Bank of Canada aims to ease inflation while avoiding a recession.

January home sales in Canada saw the largest year-over-year increase since May 2021, reflecting weakness in the housing market last year.

Market sentiment has been buoyed by the prospect of Bank of Canada rate cuts and a drop in fixed mortgage rates, but the central bank is not expected to cut rates in time for the spring.

The national average home price in January was $659,395, up 7.6% from January 2023, and the number of newly listed properties increased by 1.5% month over month.

Household spending in Canada drove 1.7% economic growth in Q1.

Canadian economy grew at 1% in Q3, below expectations; driven mainly by household and government spending.

Bank of Canada maintains 5% interest rate for the sixth consecutive time.

Expectations of the first rate cut during the June 5 meeting.

Canada's unemployment rate has reached 6.6%, indicating a significant economic downturn.

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent following a decrease in inflation rates.

The Canadian economy shows signs of improvement with job gains in September and a declining unemployment rate.

Canada's inflation rate reached the Bank of Canada's target of 2% in August 2024.

The surge in newcomers in Canada is contributing to inflation through increased housing demand.

The lack of housing supply is causing rental and home prices to rise.

The Bank of Canada has paused plans for a digital currency, focusing instead on evolving payment systems and research.

Canada is shelving its plans for a retail central bank digital currency but remains open to future developments based on public demand.