The Bank of Canada unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rate by only 50 bps to 3.75 % while the markets expected a 75 bps increase to 4.00%.
Investors will focus now on BoC Governor comments during the press conference regarding the economic outlook, inflation and fiscal policy.
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