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B of C expected to hold interest rate as economic clouds gather
Lower growth prospects expected to reinforce Poloz’s strategy of moving very gradually on increases to overnight rate.
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Global economy at stage where stimulus can be ‘steadily withdrawn’: Poloz
Bank of Canada signals it will gradually raise benchmark interest rate from its current level of 1.75% to between 2.5% and 3.5%.
Digitization poised to disrupt central banking, too: Poloz
Effect he believes could have implications for inflation outlooks and even interest-rate decisions.
Annual inflation cools to 2.2%, just above Bank of Canada midpoint
Statistics Canada says core measure above 2% for first time in six years.
Inflation just over 2% for the whole year: It’s fine, says Poloz
What really matters is that inflation averages out over a multi-year period around that benchmark.
Firms still positive about future, but some see moderation ahead: Bank of Canada
They anticipate sales the faster over the next 12 months, stronger overall from increasing US demand.
Bank of Canada underlines NAFTA risks as it hikes interest rate
Strong economy cited, but trade deal uncertainties cast a widening shadow over its outlook.
Time for Canada-China trade talks as Trudeau trip nears, say Poloz
But the Liberals remain noncommittal about actually starting formal free trade talks.
As US shocks with NAFTA demands, other countries ask: What does Trump want?
Break now, fix later strategy for greater concessions or negotiating to fail?
After two hikes, ‘no predetermined path’ for rates from here: Poloz
Due to uncertainties, Bank of Canada governor warns there could be more surprises ahead – in “either direction.”
Low interest rates have done their job: Poloz
Bank of Canada assessing if the low-interest rate stimulus is still required.
Costs of protectionism ‘steep,’ Bank of Canada’s Poloz says
Central bank governor notes periods in which Canada turned inwards that have rarely led to success.
Service sector is key for growth in Canadian economy: Poloz
That’s where most of the employment growth has been since late 2014 and wages are above average.
Figuring out actual benefits of federal spending could take years: Poloz
Bank of Canada governor says it’s difficult to know exactly how much infrastructure spending will benefit the economy.
BoC drops growth outlook, cites housing, export declines
Bank of Canada now projecting real GDP to expand by just 1.1% this year.
