Canada, central bank and interest rate

Bank of Canada Cut Rates to Shield Economy From Possible Trade Fallout, Minutes Say
A need to fuel faster growth and shield the economy from U.S. trade-policy uncertainty led senior Bank of Canada officials to agree on a quarter-point rate cut last month, according to minutes summarizing central bank deliberations.
Bank of Canada rate cut reflects U.S. tariff threat, officials fear permanent GDP hit
Bank of Canada officials decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% last month to better balance inflation risks, and support the economy in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat as "the adverse impact on the level of GDP would be permanent."
Bank of Canada cuts key rate with ‘trade war storm’ on horizon
The quarter-point reduction marks a step down from the Bank of Canada’s moves to cut by an oversized 50 basis points in its two previous decisions.
Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook
The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the economic outlook for the Bank of Canada as it delivered another interest rate cut, reducing its policy rate by a quarter-percentage point to three per cent.
Bank of Canada Lowers Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow
Bank of Canada officials acknowledged that the economic uncertainty created by a potential trade battle supported their decision to cut interest rates last month.
Top Bank of Canada officials speak after latest interest rate cut
Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%.
Bank of Canada says trade war will hurt Canada more than the United States
The Bank of Canada’s governing council members think Canada’s economy will be hurt more by a protracted trade war than that of the United States, according to minutes released by the central bank on Wednesday.
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Background information on foreign exchange rates
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The Bank Of Canada Cuts Key Interest Rate to 3%
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The Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate To 3% As U.S. Tariff Threat Looms
They have, based on the historical record ... in our own view-- is that we will continue to see interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada but at a slower pace than we've had to-date.
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Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%, announces end of quantitative tightening
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the Bank Rate at 3.25% and the deposit rate at 2.95%.1 The Bank is also announcing its plan to complete the ...
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Bank of Canada lowers interest rates amid 'more-than-usual uncertainty' in Canada's economy
As predicted, the Bank of Canada lowered its interest rate today. In the announcement, the key overnight lending rate dropped by a quarter per cent, bringing the rate to three per cent. A ...