BREAKING: BoC raises interest rates to 4.75%❗

The Bank of Canada (BoC) has raised its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%, in line with its ongoing policy of quantitative tightening. This decision comes amid global economic shifts, with major central banks signaling potential further rate hikes to maintain price stability.

Canada's economy showed stronger than expected performance in Q1 2023, with a GDP growth of 3.1%. Despite lower energy costs, goods price inflation increased, and CPI inflation rose to 4.4% in April. The BoC anticipates a decrease in CPI inflation to around 3% in the summer, but concerns persist about it remaining above the 2% target.

BoC note: "In response to these factors, the BoC increased the policy interest rate, reflecting the need for a more restrictive monetary policy to balance supply and demand and return inflation sustainably to the 2% target. The Bank remains committed to restoring price stability for Canadians."

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