BOC cuts interest rates by 50 bps in line with forecast. USDCAD pair drops heavily on the news.
The Canadian dollar strengthened to a new session high after the Bank of Canada cut by 50 bps. The bank signaled that further cuts aren’t guaranteed and that it will evaluate future cuts “one policy decision at a time.”
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Macklem: Rate Policy No Longer Needs to Be Restrictive
Macklem: Economy Is In Excess Supply, Growth Outlook Softer
Macklem: Previous Rate Cuts Will Be Working Their Way Through Econ
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Bank of Canada drops promise of further cuts if forecasts materialize, The press conference is scheduled for 3:30 pm GMT.
Source: xStation
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