Published 11 months ago

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 4.75 per cent

The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%, citing economic growth and strong consumer spending.
Inflation concerns remain, with Goods price inflation increasing and services price inflation remaining elevated due to strong demand and a tight labour market.
The bank will continue to assess inflation expectations, wage growth, corporate pricing, and excess demand to ensure factors are in line with the inflation target, with the next rate announcement expected on July 12, 2023.

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Bank of Canada ends pause on hikes, raises policy rate by 25 basis points

The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday, its first increase since pausing hikes in January.

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The Bank of Canada decided to raise its benchmark interest rate to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday.

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CNBC

Bank of Canada hikes rates to 4.75%, highest in 22 years

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Central Bank of Canada raises interest rates by 0.25 points to 4.75%

With the increase, the country's reference interest rate reaches its highest level in 22 years

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RTÉ

Bank of Canada hikes rates to highest in 22 years

The Bank of Canada has hiked its key overnight benchmark rate to 4.75%, the highest level in 22 years, on increasing concerns that inflation could get stuck significantly above its 2% target amid persistently strong economic growth.

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