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Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 per cent
The Bank of Canada is raising its target for the overnight rate to 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Recent economic data have been stronger than expected, supporting the Bank’s view that growth in Canada is becoming more broadly-based and self-sustaining. Consumer spending remains robust, underpinned by continued solid employment and income growth. There has also been more widespread strength in business investment and in exports. Meanwhile, the housing sector appears to be cooling in some markets in response to recent changes in tax and housing ... (full story)
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Bank of Canada hikes rates as economy roars
The Bank of Canada has hiked its key interest rate for the second time in less than two months amid surprisingly resurgent growth across the country. The central bank raised its overnight lending rate by a quarter of a per cent to 1 per cent Wednesday, surprising many analysts who had not expected another rate increase until at least October. "Recent economic data have been stronger than expected, supporting the bank's view that growth in Canada is becoming more broadly based and self-sustaining," the bank said in a statement. The bank also cited "robust" consumer spending, "solid" job and income growth, "cooling" ... (full story)
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