Bank of Canada Raises Rate to 2.5%, Adding Pressure on Toronto Housing
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The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.5% over inflation concerns and expects housing activity to remain relatively weak. Read more.
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- 01The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.5%.
- 02The decision was driven by inflation concerns.
- 03The bank expects housing activity to remain relatively weak.