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The Bank of Canada (BoC) is Canada's central bank. Its principal role is to promote the economic and financial well-being of Canada. The BoC uses monetary policy tools to influence economic activity and maintain the stability of the Canadian financial system.

Canadian dollar rises as BoC trims rates
The Canadian dollar is steady on Thursday.  In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.4379, up 0.06% on the day. Bank of Canada lowers rates to 2.75% There was no surprise from the Bank of Canada, which lowered rates by a quarter-point, bringing the cash rate to 2.75% and giving a boost to the Canadian dollar.  The BoC has lowered rates at seven consecutive meetings and has chopped 225 basis points since last June. Behind the modest quarter-point cut, there is growing alarm at the Bank o
Mar 13 by Kenneth Fisher
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Canadian dollar calm ahead of BoC, US inflation
The Canadian dollar posted gains earlier but couldn't consolidate.  In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.4439, up 0.03% on the day. Bank of Canada likely to cut by 25 bps It's decision day at the Bank of Canada, which is widely expected to lower rates by 25 basis points. This would lower the cash rate to 2.75%, its lowest level since July 2022.  The BoC has been aggressive and has lowered rates at six straight meetings, chopping 200 basis points during that time. The economy remains
Mar 12 by Kenneth Fisher
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