Bank of Canada says recent rate hold was due to ‘unpredictable’ economy / Global

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:22 pm permalink

The Bank of Canada has opted to keep interest rates unchanged during its latest meeting, citing economic unpredictability and persistent inflationary pressures. While policymakers remain cryptic about future moves, markets and economists alike await clearer signals on the central bank’s next steps amid ongoing uncertainties.

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