Economy
Economy
Bank Of Canada Raises Policy Rate To 2.5% In First Hike Since 2023
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada increased its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% — marking the first hike since July of 2023 — and said further increases may be needed.
Oct 28, 2026
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Economy
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Taxes
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Economy
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