Bank of Canada cuts rates

Bank of Canada cuts rates, says tariffs could stoke persistent inflation
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%, cut growth forecasts and said it was concerned that U.S. tariffs could stoke persistently high inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump is promising to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada on Saturday.
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter point to 3%
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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid trade uncertainty with the United States
The Bank of Canada cut its interest rate by 25 basis points to three per cent on Wednesday, while warning that the economic consequences of a prolonged trade war with the United States could be severe, hindering growth while potentially reigniting inflation.
Bank of Canada's view on tariff impacts reverberates ahead of Fed decision
The Bank of Canada outlined the possible impacts of an all-out trade war with the U.S. on Wednesday, which could end up having ramifications for Federal Reserve officials. One of the BoC's conclusions was that there could be slower economic growth and higher inflation in both the U.
Bank of Canada cuts rates, says tariff war could be very damaging
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%, cut growth forecasts and warned Canadians that a tariff war triggered by the United States could cause major economic damage.
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